Token, Transportation
Object number2019.44.3
Date1961-2012
MediumMetal
Credit LineGift of Henry Skocz, Jr.
DescriptionFlat, circular shiny gold metal parking token. Possibly gold metal plating on silver base metal. Raised edge. Smooth side. Front and back have same raised text around the perimeter including city name and facility name with two stars.DimensionsDiameter x Depth: 1.125 x 0.063 in. (2.9 x 0.2 cm)InscriptionsFront and back have same raised text "PITTSBURGH / CIVIC ARENA".
Historical NotesCivic Arena parking token. The Pittsburgh Spirit were an indoor soccer league of the Major Indoor Soccer League established in late 1978 also partially owned by Edward DeBartolo, Sr. They played their home games at the Civic Arena. In 1986, Spirit dissolved due to a loss of money and attendance. DeBartolo had ownership in the Civic Arena as well.
Related institution
Pittsburgh Spirit
Related person
Edward John DeBartolo Sr.
(1909 - 1994)
On View
Not on view
1960-1985
c. 1965
c. 1965
c. 1950
2000-2007
