Sign, Identification

Object number2021.23.1

MediumPlastic; Adhesive tape

Credit LineGift of Scott Noxon

DescriptionRectangular plastic bar sign. Front is black with white circle at center. Stylized red Pegasus at center of white circle. Small holes around the perimeter. Reverse is clear plastic, but the front design is visible.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 59.875 × 72.125 × 0.188 in. (152.1 × 183.2 × 0.5 cm)
Historical NotesOne half of the original doubled-sided sign from Pegasus Night Club. Opening on 818 Liberty Avenue in June of 1980 Pegasus nightclub closed its doors on December 6, 2009 and relocated to The Eagle bar on the North Side. Pegasus was owned by donor Scott Noxon at the time of its closing, he also owned The Eagle. Noxon, like many young queer people in Pittsburgh, had grown up going to Pegasus before he bought it in 2005. Pegasus was one of the first dance clubs catering to the queer community in Pittsburgh. Noxon’s decision to close at the downtown location was due in part to the cost of rent and less clientele due to a wider acceptance of queer people in society and the regions dwindling population and poor economy. Pegasus existed for a few more years at the Eagle location until Noxon closed both in 2012.

Related institution Pegasus Night Club Lounge (1980 - 2009)

Related person Scott Noxon

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