#1 • Duncan Bean's Cafe Parking Meter

Part of July 2025 Discovery Auction (timed auction by Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals)

High bid $70.00

Status: Sold

Category: Alaskana

Vintage Duncan parking meter, repurposed as charity donation station for "Bean's Cafe", a well-known Anchorage, Alaska nonprofit that provides meals and support services to the homeless community. Painted red with "BEAN’S CAFE" hand-lettered across meter dome, mounted on red cross-base stand. Time dial has been creatively modified with messages like "I'm Hungry!" instead of minutes remaining. Untested at time of cataloging. Measures approximately 17.5" x 18" x 52" tall.