The Coffee Pot

The Coffee Pot is an oversized building shaped like a coffee pitcher located along Route 30 that mimics the form of a household appliance. The structure features a cylindrical body with a spout and handle that faithfully recreate the familiar design of a coffee vessel.

The structure was built in 1927 when automobile travel was booming and was designed to draw tourists to a nearby restaurant. The unusual form reflected a broader movement where business owners created striking buildings to grab the attention of passing drivers.

The Coffee Pot represents a period in American roadside architecture when businesses used large novelty structures to capture the attention of passing motorists.

The building sits right along the road and can be viewed and photographed from outside year-round. Visitors should plan to stop briefly and take a few minutes to see it from different angles and capture photos.

The red and white coloring of the building matches traditional household coffee pot hues and reinforces the concept as an oversized replica. The proportions follow the design of everyday objects, giving the structure its playful and memorable character.

Location: Bedford Township

Inception: 1927

GPS coordinates: 40.02293,-78.51737

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:20