Monday 14 April 2008

Where it all began....

The world's first Starbucks. Opened in 1971 in Seattle's Pike Place Market.  If you have ever wondered why the logo is a mermaid, this coffee shop sits along side the wares of the local fisherman.

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Though though have decided to save the mermaids blushes and cover her up these days....

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The original

 

 

 

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The modern day logo

 

 

 

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1 comment:

Anonymous said...

I'll arrange a manager's round in your honour tomorrow ... will it still be cheap as chips even compared to Seattle prices? Is there a premium for being in the first ever store? Tall Skinny Wet Latte with cinnamon, anyone?