Pay Streak at Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, 1909 (MOHAI 2813)

Visitors to the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition crowded to the concessions on the Pay Streak. Here they could enjoy exciting rides, visit a reconstruction of the Streets of Cairo, buy snacks at the Tokio Cafe, and look at native people of the Philippines in a reconstructed village. The Pay Streak was named after concentrated streaks of gold or other valuable ore.
This photo shows a section of the Pay Streak at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition in 1909.
Signs in image: Igorotte Village - 50 Primitive Wild People in a Typical Village from the Philippine Islands - 50 Dog Eaters, Head Hunters from Mountain Fastnesses of Philippine Islands. The House that Jack Built. Polly. Gus. Oh Joy. World's Greatest Attraction - Pharaoh's Daughter - Great European Success.

Caption on image: House That Jack Built, Pay Streak, A.Y.P. Oakes Photo Co.

Handwritten on image: Seattle 1909.

Postmarked October 29[?], 1909, from Seattle; two-cent stamp.

Handwritten on verso: W.S.S. Gedney, H12 Federal Bldg., Seattle, Wash. Oct 29/09. Dr Liz: We arrived safely in port yesterday. Had a fine trip down. Guess you know something about this picture; am going to see how much there is left of the Fair. Coming along? The "Yaku" is staying close to us. Kind regards to Marie & [D...]. L.G. Howes.
Addressed to Miss Lizzie Pankratz in Ketchikan, Alaska.

Caption by MOHAI staff.
Subjects (LCTGM): Midways--Washington (State)--Seattle; Exhibitions--Washington (State)--Seattle; Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (1909 : Seattle, Wash.)