Sign
Object number2019.18.11
MediumWood; Paint
Credit LineGift of Steve Zumoff
DescriptionPainted rectangular plywood sign. Front has black border with inset red and black geometric band around pink central background. Front has painted black and white text with message of thanks. One hole at left center and right center. Reverse is brown wood with paint bleed around the perimeter margins.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 6.938 x 20 x 0.25 in. (17.6 x 50.8 x 0.6 cm)InscriptionsFront has black and white text "THANK You / for: / 1. Your Patronage / 2. Your Smile / 3. Your Dough / 4. Not Shooting Anyone".
Historical NotesThank you sign from the Beehive Coffeehouse. The Beehive Coffeehouse, located at 1327 E. Carson Street was a South Side institution for 28 years. It opened in 1991 at the nascent end of a developing coffee shop culture that would soon proliferate in urban centers throughout the country. It was one of the first coffee shops in Pittsburgh. For many years it served as a gathering place for local artists that lived in the neighborhood that often worked there as well. Co-owners Steve Zumoff and Scott Kramer cited rising rents, increased competition, and low sales as the reason they were closing the shop. They also had a shop in Oakland that closed in 2002. The décor of the Beehive was made up of thrifted objects and pieces by local artists. The collection reflects the unique décor and atmosphere of the Beehive.
Related institution
Beehive Coffeehouse and Dessertery
(1991 - 2018)
Related person
Steve Zumoff
Related person
Scott Kramer
On View
Not on view
1970-2000
1991-2019
Stella Marrs
1991-2000
