Sign, Identification

Object number2010.114.1 a-m

MediumMetal/Paint

Credit LineGift of BNY Mellon

DescriptionMellon Arena sign.Dimensions(a) Height 30, Width 31.625, Depth 3.125;
(b) Height 24, Width 23.5, Depth 3.125;
(c) Height 29.938, Width 6.75, Depth 3.125;
(d) Height 29.938, Width 6.75, Depth 3.125;
(e) Height 23.875, Width 24.313, Depth 3.125;
(f) Height 23.25, Width 20.938, Depth 3.125;
(g) Height 52.625, Width 114, Depth 3.125;
(h) Height 21.125, Width 15.5, Depth 3.125;
(i) Height 23.875, Width 15.875, Depth 3.125;
(j) 1 plastic bag containing 54 pieces. Various dimensions due to different configurations, combinations, and condition;
(k) 1 plastic bag containing 64 pieces. Slight dimensional variation due to broken/damaged pieces. General piece's dimensions: Length 2, Diameter/Width 0.5;
(l) 1 plastic bag containing 33 pieces. Each piece's dimensions: Width 0.5, Length 1.188, Depth 0.438;
(m) 1 plastic bag containing 8 pieces. Seven of the items measure Diameter 0.625, Depth 0.031 and one of the items measures Diameter 0.75, Depth 0.063.
InscriptionsParts a-i spell out "Mellon Arena".
Part l: Raised text on the heads "S30400 / THE".
Historical NotesA dimensionally lettered sign from Mellon Arena collected to document both the Arena and the bank's naming rights for the facility. Mellon paid $18 million to the Pittsburgh Penguins in 1999 to buy naming rights to the arena for 10 years. Up until 1999, the venue had been called Civic Arena. The team worked out a one-year extension in 2009 so that the arena would end its life as a hockey venue with the Mellon name.

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