Tommys Luncheonette, located at North Eighth and Gordon Streets opened in 1941 as a workingman's sandwich shop. Operated by Thomas and Marie (Horwath) Kristie, they lived in the apartment above the Restaurant, The couple operated the business for over 40 years, until retiring in 1985. Born on 31 December 1920, Kristie served in the Eighth Armored Division of the United States Army in the European Theater during World War II beginning in 1943. He died in Whitehall Township on 15 November 2007. The business today is a Spanish-oriented restraunt. This 1950 photo shows the Ringling Brothers Circus elephants crossing in front of his Luncheonette at 8th and Gordon Streets