The Tower Club atop Hammons Tower in downtown Springfield became a type of iconic institution over the last 30 years, but the private restaurant and club will close indefinitely in June, managers revealed to KY3 News on Friday.

The Tower Club has been the site of lunches, dinners, weddings, and parties for decades, but managers say it needs extensive renovations.

That means the Tower Club will close the first part of June and will remain closed for most of the summer if not longer, as managers secure bids for renovations and determine potential cost. As of Friday afternoon, managers did not reveal any definite plans to reopen.

"If you've ever eaten at the Tower Club, you'd be sad to see it go. We don't have any other place in southwest Missouri with that kind of view of the Ozarks," said customer Brian Shipman.

Shipman said he celebrated his birthday at the private club in December.

As for those who have memberships to the private dining club, managers told KY3 News they will not be charged for the time the facility is closed, and unused dues will be refunded.