Saturday Night Fever – Brooklyn Artefact Collection (1977)
This collection comprises original Brooklyn artefacts connected to the filming of Saturday Night Fever (1977), gathered through a direct neighbourhood connection during production and before Lenny’s Pizzeria permanently closed.
Included in the lot:
- An original Fort Hamilton Parkway street sign, removed during location filming in Brooklyn
- A Lenny’s Pizza box signed by the owner
- An original Lenny’s Pizza printed menu
- An autographed paper signed by John Travolta
Saturday Night Fever, directed by John Badham and starring John Travolta, was filmed extensively in Brooklyn, including scenes shot along residential streets and at Lenny’s Pizza, one of the film’s most recognizable locations.
The Fort Hamilton Parkway street sign was taken home by Victor Simonelli’s father while jogging in the neighbourhood during filming, establishing a direct local link to the production. The Lenny’s Pizza items relate to the pizzeria featured prominently in the film and reflect its status as a landmark within the story’s Brooklyn setting.
The items have been retained within the Simonelli family archive and are offered together as a single grouped lot.
Key Details
- Original Fort Hamilton Parkway street sign (Brooklyn filming location)
- Lenny’s Pizza box signed by the owner
- Original Lenny’s Pizza menu
- Autographed paper signed by John Travolta
- Family-held provenance connected to Brooklyn during filming
Collectibility
- Provenance: Acquired locally during filming; and after , retained within the Simonelli family archive
- Rarity: Original artefacts from a major on-location production
- Historic Context: Relates to Saturday Night Fever (1977), a defining film of the disco era filmed on location in Brooklyn
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Provenance
Direct from VIctor Simonelli
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