Defunct Tapestries
Description: Our hand-drawn recreation of the iconic Weinacker's design, inspired by an original illustration from a vintage matchbook cover, celebrates the historic Weinacker's department store. Once renowned as "A One Stop Shopping Center," Weinacker's was a beloved Mobile, Alabama landmark located at the corner of Government and Catherine Streets. A staple of the community and a hub of local shopping and events during the mid-20th century, this nostalgic design captures the essence of a bygone era, making it a perfect addition to any collection. Relive the charm of Mobile's past with this unique and detailed artwork!
Description: The Chicago Sting (1974–1988) was an American professional soccer team representing Chicago. The Sting played in the North American Soccer League from 1975 to 1984 and in the Major Indoor Soccer League in the 1982–83 season and again from 1984 to 1988. They were North American Soccer League champions in 1981 and 1984, one of only two NASL teams (the New York Cosmos) to win the championship twice. The team was named in reference to the popular 1973 film, The Sting, whose action was set in Chicago of the 1930s.
Description: Velocette is a range of motorcycles made by Veloce Ltd, in Hall Green, Birmingham, England. One of several motorcycle manufacturers in Birmingham, Velocette was a small, family-owned firm, selling almost as many hand-built motorcycles during its lifetime as the mass-produced machines of the giant BSA and Norton concerns.
Description: The Seattle Rainiers, originally named the Seattle Indians and also known as the Seattle Angels, were a Minor League Baseball team in Seattle, Washington, that played in the Pacific Coast League from 1903 to 1906 and 1919 to 1968. They were initially named for the indigenous Native American population of the Pacific Northwest, and changed their name after being acquired by the Rainier Brewing Company, which was in turn named for nearby Mount Rainier.
Description: The Hawaii Islanders were a minor league baseball team based in Honolulu, Hawaii, that played in the Triple-A Pacific Coast League for 27 seasons, from 1961 through 1987. Originally an affiliate of the Kansas City Athletics, the Islanders played their home games at Honolulu Stadium, Aloha Stadium, and Les Murakami Stadium. After being one of the most successful minor league teams, the Islanders faltered and ultimately moved to the mainland as the Colorado Springs Sky Sox in 1988.
Description: Originally featured on participant shirts from the early years of Birmingham, Alabama’s iconic 10K road race, this is a hand-drawn reproduction of the original Vulcan Run design from 1975. Faithfully recreated from an authentic vintage ringer tee, this design preserves the exact artwork worn by participants during the race’s early days. With its retro fonts, bold illustration, and deep ties to Birmingham’s ironworking heritage, this piece is perfect for collectors, running enthusiasts, and anyone who appreciates genuine race memorabilia. Whether you ran the Vulcan Run or just love old-school athletic graphics, this 1975 Vulcan Run design brings a legendary piece of Alabama race history back to life.
Description: In 1960, Portland was granted a franchise in the minor league Western Hockey League (WHL) for its newly built 10,500 seat Memorial Coliseum, and the Buckaroos name was reincarnated. The new Buckaroos were composed mostly of players and coaches from the New Westminster Royals, including its head coach Hal Laycoe. The Buckaroos went on to beat the Seattle Totems in the league championship and win the Lester Patrick Cup in its first season of existence. That 1960–61 Buckaroos team was inducted into the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame in 1990.
Description: The Shreveport Captains (1971–2000) were a professional minor-league baseball team based in Shreveport, Louisiana, in the United States. They were affiliated with the California Angels (1971–72), Milwaukee Brewers (1973–74), Pittsburgh Pirates (1975–78) and San Francisco Giants (1979–2000). The team was later changed to the Shreveport Swamp Dragons (2001–02) and then moved to Frisco, Texas, to become the Frisco RoughRiders.
Description: The San Diego Mariners were an ice hockey team based in San Diego that played in the World Hockey Association. They played from 1974 to 1977. Their home ice was San Diego Sports Arena. Previous to being in San Diego, the team was known as the New York Raiders, New York Golden Blades, and Jersey Knights.
Description: The Washington Senators baseball team was one of the American League's eight charter franchises. The club was founded in Washington, D.C. in 1901 as the Washington Senators. In 1905, the team changed its official name to the Washington Nationals. The name "Nationals" appeared on the uniforms for only two seasons, and was then replaced with the "W" logo for the next 52 years. However, the names "Senators", "Nationals" and shorter "Nats" were used interchangeably by fans and media for the next 60 years.
Description: Inspired by the logo for the defunct WHA hockey team, Toronto Toros from the 1970s.
Retro Hockey - Toronto Toros Hockey Team - WHA Seventies Tapestry
by Yesteeyear
$23 $30
Description: The Charlestown Chiefs are a fictitious team in the Federal League in the 1977 film Slap Shot, staring Paul Newman. The Chiefs are a losing team, and the citizens don't go to the games because the mill closed, putting many people out of work. Fearing the impact of the financial crisis, it's announced publicly that the team will be folding at the end of that season.
Description: By request, defunct water park in Las Vegas, Wet 'N Wild, 90s version. Enjoy!
Wet 'N Wild - Defunct Water Park - Las Vegas, Nevada Tapestry
by The90sMall
$23 $30
Description: The Milwaukee Clarks were a Minor Professional hockey team based in Milwaukee, WI playing in the International Hockey League from 1948 to 1949. The Clarks were sponsored by Clark's Super Gas service stations, and took their team colors and logo directly from the oil company. They moved to the Eastern Amateur Hockey League in 1949–1950.
Description: Portland Rosebuds was the name of two professional men's ice hockey teams in Portland, Oregon. Both teams played their home games at the Portland Ice Arena. The first Rosebuds played in the Pacific Coast Hockey Association from 1914 to 1918. The second Rosebuds The second Rosebuds team was born when the Regina Capitals moved to Portland for the 1925–26 WHL season.
Description: The Michigan Stags were a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan that played a portion of the 1974–75 season in the World Hockey Association. On January 18, 1975, the franchise was moved to Baltimore, Maryland where it was known as the Baltimore Blades. The Stags originated as the Los Angeles Sharks, one of the WHA's original twelve teams. The Stags played at Cobo Arena.
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Description: Step into the nostalgia of Montgomery's culinary scene with our vintage-inspired design featuring The Riviera Restaurant and Monte Carlo Lounge. Capturing the charm of a 1960s matchbook, this weathered reproduction pays homage to the iconic establishment located on Montgomery Highway. Owned by Gus Polizos, it was a hub of fine dining and elegant cocktails, nestled between the St. Francis and Continental Motels. Embrace the retro allure and add a touch of Montgomery's history to your collection today.
Description: Step into Huntsville’s underground with this hand-drawn recreation of a vintage Sunburst Records t-shirt design. The original artwork—artist unknown—features a trippy, chaotic mashup of punk characters, jesters, clowns, and everything in between. From 1985 into the early 2000s, Sunburst Records was more than just a shop on Holmes Avenue—it was a hub for North Alabama’s punk and indie scenes, slinging records, zines, and DIY energy. The store famously distributed the 1997 N.O.K. punk compilation F— The East Bay, This Is N.O.K., flipping a big middle finger to coastal elitism and championing Huntsville’s raw, unfiltered sound. This design is a tribute to that gritty, glorious era.
Description: The Birmingham Vulcans were a professional American football team located in Birmingham, Alabama. They were members of the five-team Eastern Division of the World Football League (WFL). The Vulcans, founded in March 1975, played in the upstart league's second and final season in 1975. The team was owned by a group of Birmingham businessmen with Ferd Weil as team president.
