Lumberyard made an official announcement on Facebook on Jan. 13, saying, “We are officially closing. Our last day is Saturday, Jan. 31st. Thank you, Pullman.” 

Lumberyard is not a lumberyard filled with wood. It’s the name of a food hall filled with multiple vendors, music and fun. 

Established in 2018, Lumberyard is known for its “unique, yet complementary food and beverage establishments, full bar, gaming area, outdoor and enclosed patio seating, and a children’s corner,” as described on its website.  

Owner DJ Goldfinger shared more insight into what the place truly meant. 

 “I love that the football team would come here, practically every month…I love that construction workers would come down here and have a beer. I love that the UPS, a bunch of the staff members, sit at this middle table and join tables,” Goldfinger said. “You know, I love it that a whole bunch of college kids came down here and just partied and didn’t worry about tomorrow.”

Goldfinger, a WSU alumnus and Pullman resident of 30 years, has owned Lumberyard and other businesses, but said this place was his favorite. 

Originally a Quonset hut in the 1950’s used as a lumberyard and building supply facility, it was eventually converted into what is now known as Lumberyard. Goldfinger added how good Lumberyard was for the community and how it truly represented the people. 

“My favorite memory is when you get a new person that wants to rent a cart from you and you get to see the excitement as they put together their cart, and then make that vision happen,” Goldfinger said. 

Other Pullman residents, such as Lois Reed, shared that the food was a part of their favorite memory. 

“My favorite memory was the first time I had the huge burrito,” Reed said. “Everyone warned me how large it was — I ended up sharing with the whole table.”

WSU student Addie Moorad similarly reminisced on the classic fried cheese curds that were served at Timber. 

“Anyone who knows me knows this is my all-time favorite snack, and I’m so sad to see it gone,” Moorad said. 

Walking into Lumberyard, visitors are met with groups of friends and families laughing together, while others spend the evening playing games such as checkers and eating a meal. As night falls, the atmosphere shifts, with a DJ filling the space with music, transforming the venue into an energetic, concert-like environment.

“Places like Lumberyard matter to students in a college town because it gives them a place to have free time on the weekends and take a break from the stress of the college lifestyle,” Kailee Koplan, WSU student, said.  

“I want them to know that if it was game time, they could bring their brother and sister to play here. They could come here and have four different selections of food. They could dance at nighttime or just do karaoke,” Goldfinger said. “If you’re really low-key, play bingo. It’s a place where there’s something for everyone.” 

One of the last events Lumberyard will host is a Latin night on Jan. 30, where all are welcome and encouraged to come. 

Goldfinger left off and said, “I’ll be back, or maybe I won’t.”