HARTFORD, CT — An institution of more than 35 years in the Parkville section of Hartford has closed down due to eviction , the Hartford Courant reported.

Lena's First & Last Pizzeria Restaurant and Sully's Pub, located on the corner of Park Street and Bulkeley Avenue since 1982, closed Thursday, according to owner Darrell Sullivan's post on the restaurant's Facebook page.

"Unfortunately it appears to be the end of an era for my businesses Lena's Pizza and Sully's Pub at this time they have been closed. Time will tell if it's for good or not. A number of deals were on the table but my landlord chose this route rather than letting the place to run while a new situation was put into place. After many years of being taxed out of existence by the city of Hartford. I did my best to let the love shine in and I feel for the most part we were successful. My apologies to all the bands whose shows are affected and to my employees who deserve better. From the bottom of my heart I hope we can all make it right."

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