A Haunting Tour Inside the Condemned Spaghetti Warehouse in Columbus, Ohio

Lori Dorn
February 18, 2025

Jim Hern of OhioJimbo took a haunting tour inside the condemned Spaghetti Warehouse in Columbus, Ohio that was slated for destruction.

The restaurant was housed inside a warehouse building that was constructed in 1800 as the The Crystal Ice Manufacturing & Cold Storage Company. It also featured a famous trolley that was located inside. Since the closure, much of the historic charm has been left to rot. It’s expected that the building will be leveled to make way for two new apartment buildings.

Built in the 1800s, this warehouse originally served as a bustling hub in the heart of Columbus. Over the years, it transformed into a legendary restaurant known for its quirky charm and iconic dishes. But when the lights went out, the building was left to rot — and with it, the remnants of its vibrant history. Now, in a race against time, we enter its decaying halls to see what remains of a building trapped between its past glory and its impending fate.

Spaghetti Warehouse Demolition

Lori Dorn

Lori is a Laughing Squid Contributing Editor based in New York City who has been writing blog posts for over a decade. She also enjoys making jewelry, playing guitar, taking photos and mixing craft cocktails.