• Legacy of the Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition
• Introduction
• The Exposition Beautiful
• Seattle and the World in 1909
• UW Campus In and Before 1909
• Conception and Planning
• Architects
• Construction
• Publicity
• Opening Day
• Geographic Scope
• Alaska, Hawaii, and the Philippines
• The Hoo-Hoo House and the Forestry Building
• Exhibits
• Diversions of a Summer's Day: The Pay Streak
• Igorrotes and Eskimos
• Special Days
• International Guests
• The Automobile Race
• The Dirigible
• Music
• The George Washington Statue
• Legacy of the Fair
• Resources and Links

George Washington Statue

The statue of George Washington that greets visitors at the entrance to today's Central Plaza is another legacy of the AYP. The Rainier chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution commissioned the statue from Chicago-based sculptor Lorado Taft and spent four years raising the necessary funds. They encouraged school children from all over the state to contribute their pennies, no more than five cents apiece. Through these and other contributions, the DAR succeeded in raising $6,000. The State of Washington contributed another $8,000, and the statue was dedicated during the Exposition on Flag Day, June 14, just inside the main entrance to the fairgrounds near where it stands today.

Brochure annoncing two lectures on American sculpture	Daughters of the American Revolution invitation to unveiling
Installation at western entrance	George Washington statue unveiling
Visitors with statue on left	Tyee 1965 Yearbook, p. 495