Rathskeller set to close

[francofan]

After 85 years of serving State College residents and Penn State students, Rathskeller will soon close its doors for the final time.

Spat's Cafe, under the same owner Duke Gastiger, will also shut down, according to a release.

“It has been a great honor operating these two iconic establishments and serving this community and its many truly wonderful patrons and friends,” Gastiger said in a press release. “We are grateful for the loyalty that people-- including our incredible employees-- have shown us over the years. We most regret closing with such short notice, but it was unavoidable given the timeline dictated by the new property owners.”

Closing dates for both places have yet to be determined, and it's unclear what will replace both establishments.

The All-American Rathskeller, located on the corner of College Avenue and South Pugh Street opened three days after the prohibition was lifted in 1933, according to the press release. It is the longest continually operating bar in Pennsylvania.

http://www.collegian.psu.edu/news/borough/article_f012dd92-d938-11e7-bafe-7f33188e240a.html

 

[BobPSU92]

That totally sucks.

 

[ericstratton-rushchairman]

WTF?

 

[bwifan]

Blasphemy closing the skeller!!

 

[Sproul]

Knew it was bad news when the Herlocher’s spent 5 million bucks on the property. Train station may come back, but at the cost of the skellar. No thanks

 

[ChiTownLion]

Unreal.

 

[NittPicker]

There must be some horrible management. How hard is it to make money by owning a bar which is across the street from the campus of a major university?? If the closure isn't due to profitability, I'm sure there would be no shortage of people looking for a great investment opportunity.

 

[Sproul]

There must be some horrible management. How hard is it to make money by owning a bar which is across the street from the campus of a major university?? If the closure isn't due to profitability, I'm sure there would be no shortage of people looking for a great investment opportunity.

Building got sold. To the mustard family.

 

[NittPicker]

Building got sold. To the mustard family.

Thanks. College memories shot to hell.

 

[psuro]

Nooooooooooooooooooooooooo........................

 

[RLCookie]

I just heard this. Can anyone confirm? I sure hope this is a vicious rumor.

 

[NitNE73]

Oh, the humanity!!!

 

[Lion8286]

You're kidding, right?

 

[dwiz]

Twice in one day!

 

[NittPicker]

Twice in one day!

Open. Closed. Open. Closed. I wish they'd make up minds already.

 

[ILLINOISLION]

Open. Closed. Open. Closed. I wish they'd make up minds already.

Appears to be an open and shut case!

 

[deridealldems]

http://www.collegian.psu.edu/news/b...l&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=user-share

 

[coveydidnt]

http://www.collegian.psu.edu/news/b...l&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=user-share

Thanks for the link

 

[Big 0]

Well now where I am going to go when I come to the Arts Festival?

 

[ericstratton-rushchairman]

I once opened a case (30 bottles) of RR with my teeth... in less than 60 seconds. Still very proud of that one.

 

[psuro]

I once opened a case (30 bottles) of RR with my teeth... in less than 60 seconds. Still very proud of that one.

I have heard you give good longneck.

 

[mdking001]

Some of my best memories were never remembered there. Dang I will really miss it. Now I am upset I didn't get a chance to make it up this fall. It has been years since I have been there but always have at least one there when I do. Bummer.

 

[Crusher1950]

Call Trump, this is a disgrace!! Where will I get all smoked up now?

 

[Roar Lions Roar]

 

[PSUSignore]

Damn, this is sad news. I believe the Skellar was the oldest remaining bar in town. As such, it served as a popular place for alumni to reminisce about the good old days at PSU.

When it closes, which bar becomes the oldest?

 

[NittanyChris]

NOOOOO! How can that be?!?!

I spent more time there than in classrooms while at PSU.

So sad.

 

[psuro]

I spent so much time there that when I graduated the University dropped off my diploma there.

I majored in Engineering and minored in the Rathskeller at PSU.

 

[cobritra]

So much for this....

http://www.statecollege.com/news/ce...outh-pugh-say-businesses-will-remain,1472607/

 

[sylvanialion]

I guess friday case studies are a thing of the past. God how I hate change.☹

 

[AWS1022]

Loved the bar, hated the Rolling Rock.

 

[green2623]

I once opened a case (30 bottles) of RR with my teeth... in less than 60 seconds. Still very proud of that one.

I believe there were forty two ponies in a case; I use to deliver for Sam.

 

[PeetzPoolBoy]

Do the Herlochers still own the building that housed the original Train Station and Cattle Car?

Does anyone know the development plan for the Skellar building. The basement and 1st floor are retail with what appears to be apartments on floors 2 and 3. I wonder if they're going to tear the building down or make a multi-story Train Station.

That said, it's going to be difficult fitting an actual locomotive on that property

 

[psu2016]

Damn, this is sad news. I believe the Skellar was the oldest remaining bar in town. As such, it served as a popular place for alumni to reminisce about the good old days at PSU.

When it closes, which bar becomes the oldest?

The Phyrst or Zeno’s would be my guesses

 

[stf110]

Damn, this is sad news. I believe the Skellar was the oldest remaining bar in town. As such, it served as a popular place for alumni to reminisce about the good old days at PSU.

When it closes, which bar becomes the oldest?

The Skellar is the oldest continuously operating bar in the State of Pennsylvania.

 

[FHSPSU67]

Who all remember when the Rathskeller served no liquor?
I would imagine the Lion's Den is the next oldest, although not at it's original location.

 

[LemonEars]

First the attack on Pearl Harbor. Then 9-11. Now this. I can't take it.

 

[razpsu]

Stoyln hours every Friday 3pm that’s would start my 12 hour Friday marathon

 

[IANit]

After 85 years of serving State College residents and Penn State students, Rathskeller will soon close its doors for the final time.

Spat's Cafe, under the same owner Duke Gastiger, will also shut down, according to a release.

“It has been a great honor operating these two iconic establishments and serving this community and its many truly wonderful patrons and friends,” Gastiger said in a press release. “We are grateful for the loyalty that people-- including our incredible employees-- have shown us over the years. We most regret closing with such short notice, but it was unavoidable given the timeline dictated by the new property owners.”

Closing dates for both places have yet to be determined, and it's unclear what will replace both establishments.

The All-American Rathskeller, located on the corner of College Avenue and South Pugh Street opened three days after the prohibition was lifted in 1933, according to the press release. It is the longest continually operating bar in Pennsylvania.

http://www.collegian.psu.edu/news/borough/article_f012dd92-d938-11e7-bafe-7f33188e240a.html

This aggression will not stand, Man.

 

[BobPSU92]

 

[IANit]

This aggression will not stand, Man.

Wonder what it would take to buy the property from Herlocher's and if Duke would keep it if he wasn't being forced to move. Time to mobilize!