COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — An iconic Columbus pizzeria is shutting the doors to its location on Ohio State’s campus after over four decades of service.
Tommy’s Pizza is closing its 174 W. Lane Ave. shop near OSU’s campus on Friday, it announced on its website. The pizzeria — which also has Upper Arlington and Dublin locations — was started in 1952, with the campus location operating for the past 45 years.
“It has been a pleasure serving multiple generations of families and students alike. Thank you Central Ohio for your support over the years,” the company wrote on its website.
The Upper Arlington and Dublin locations of the pizzeria will keep the Tommy’s Pizza name alive in Columbus. Those are located at 1350 W. Lane Ave. and 4279 W. Dublin-Granville Road.
“We look forward to continuing the tradition for you at our Upper Arlington and Dublin locations,” the website said.
Originally founded by Thomas Iacono, a first-generation American whose family immigrated from Italy, the pizzeria was originally named “Tommy’s Restaurant.” Eventually, the name changed as the pizza business started to take off.
With over 60 years in business, Tommy’s Pizza is the second oldest pizza restaurant in the city, according to its website.