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Throughout the 1950s and 60s, coffeehouses became the center of creative movements all across America. Read about the "Beat Generation".

In the summer of 1961, just months after moving to New York, Bob Dylan was set to play his first out-of-town gig at Caffe Lena. With only a small repertoire of songs and little experience, by many accounts,...

Our Blackwing Vol. 200 is a tribute to coffeehouses and the creative culture they help cultivate. Each pencil features a metallic copper design inspired by classic copper coffee roasting machines found in many coffeehouses during the 1950s and...

Caffè Lena’s doors opened in 1958 and are still open, earning it the distinct title as the longest continuously running coffeehouse in America and a recognized historical and cultural institution.

The Blackwing 200 is a tribute to coffeehouses like Caffè Lena and the creative culture they help cultivate. Each pencil features a metallic copper design inspired by classic copper coffee roasting machines found in many coffeehouses during the...

We had the opportunity to sit down for a chat with portrait artist, woodworker Jason Patterson. Using historical documents and meticulous research, Jason’s transformative work is centered around telling stories of African American history from his local community...

In 1956, one of the most compelling designs of the 20th century was introduced to the world, the “Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman.” Also known as the 670 and 671, this furniture set remains one of the most...