Crews demolished the Victory Pig Pizza & Barbecue building at 905 Wyoming Ave. on Sunday night, erasing a landmark in Wyoming.
Rapid Property Sale Precedes Demolition
Months earlier, Crossin Real Estate listed the property for sale at $799,000.
Real estate agent Ken Bond noted that the transaction moved rapidly. “It went super quick,” Bond said, describing the address as a prime location. The final sale price was not immediately released.
Mayor Calls Demolition Necessary Due to Severe Building Damage
Wyoming Mayor Joe Dominick described the demolition as a bittersweet moment for the borough. In remarks provided to the community, he addressed the visible loss of the structure.
I know seeing the old Victory Pig come down has stirred up a lot of emotions, and many of us have fond memories of the place. After speaking with the new owners, though, it’s clear there was no alternative. The building had fallen into serious disrepair. I commend them for acting quickly and responsibly, scheduling the demolition overnight when traffic on Route 11 is light and pedestrians are kept safe,
Wyoming Mayor Joe Dominick
Dominick added that he looks forward to seeing what the new owners plan for the site. “Wyoming has come a long way over the past eight years, and I’m excited for the future,” he said.
End of an Era for Regional Pizza Tradition
Jim Mirabelli, founder of the NEPA Pizza Review based out of Clark Summit, called the demolition the end of an era for a regional institution.
When the property was originally announced for sale, I sincerely hoped someone would step up, take over the landmark, and continue the pan fried Sicilian pizza tradition. When the building’s contents, including the fabled steel pans that the pizzas were baked in, were sold off, my hope dwindled that the business as we knew it would continue.
Mirabelli said the razing cements the closure of a piece of local food history.
To see that unique and historic building being razed seems to solidify the end of an era for one of NEPA’s most consequential and beloved pizza institutions. While the building may be gone, I remain hopeful that the Victory Pig name, its pizza, and the traditions that made it so special to generations of families in our area will somehow live on.
he said.
