John Tebeau Art

Pinball Pete’s (Vintage South University) • Ann Arbor, MI • Signed Art Print by John Tebeau

$90.00

Illustration of vintage Pinball Pete’s arcade on South University in Ann Arbor by John Tebeau
Illustration of vintage Pinball Pete’s arcade on South University in Ann Arbor by John Tebeau Illustration of vintage Pinball Pete’s arcade on South University in Ann Arbor by John Tebeau Pinball Pete’s (Vintage South University) • Ann Arbor, MI • Signed Art Print by John Tebeau Pinball Pete’s (Vintage South University) • Ann Arbor, MI • Signed Art Print by John Tebeau Pinball Pete’s (Vintage South University) • Ann Arbor, MI • Signed Art Print by John Tebeau Illustration of vintage Pinball Pete’s arcade on South University in Ann Arbor by John Tebeau

An Ann Arbor rite of passage. A University of Michigan legend. A basement full of quarters, noise, joy, and questionable decisions.

If you went to U-M, lived in Ann Arbor, or even just visited, chances are Pinball Pete’s played a role in your life. First dates. Study breaks. Victory laps. Stress therapy. Procrastination sanctuaries. Quarter-draining marathons. All of it.

This artwork is my tribute to Pinball Pete’s original South University Avenue location, when they took over the old Campus Pinball space — a now-demolished building that was lost to fire and redevelopment, making way for yet another high-rise. Like so much of old Ann Arbor, it lives on mostly in memory… and now, on your wall.

As a University of Michigan grad, this place is stitched directly into my personal history. It was loud. It was chaotic. It was magical. And it absolutely deserved to be drawn.

This illustration captures that electric, neon-soaked energy — the glow of South U, the hum of machines, and the beautiful mess of youth, freedom, and unlimited quarters (or at least the illusion of them).

Perfect for:

  • Michigan alumni

  • Ann Arbor locals & expats

  • Arcade lovers

  • Pinball obsessives

  • Nostalgia collectors

  • Anyone who still knows the exact weight of four quarters in their pocket

About Pinball Pete’s

Founded in 1977, Pinball Pete’s became one of Ann Arbor’s most beloved landmarks, anchoring South University Avenue for decades and shaping generations of students and locals. Their South U basement arcade became legendary — a cultural crossroads of games, music, friendships, competition, and escape. Though the original building is now gone, the spirit of Pete’s lives on — in there new digs on Liberty Street — louder than ever.

Available Print Details

9" × 12" Signed & Numbered Limited Edition Fine Art Print

  • Museum-quality archival art paper

  • Signed & numbered by the artist

  • Limited edition

  • Ships FREE in the USA in a sturdy flat mailer

Perfect for standard frames, dorm rooms, offices, studios, man caves, she sheds, rec rooms, and anywhere nostalgia is welcome.

Why You’ll Love It

  • Deep Ann Arbor + U-M nostalgia

  • Signed by the artist (hi — Go Blue)

  • Limited edition collectible

  • Great conversation starter

  • Instant emotional time travel

Commission Your Favorite Place

Have a favorite bar, restaurant, bookstore, theater, diner, or neighborhood haunt? I do custom commissions — and I’d love to draw yours.

Don’t see what you want? Commission a drawing or painting of your favorite place.

Most prints are in currently in stock and ship within a week. Others are printed to order and ship, at no charge, after signing.