Holidays at The Foundry
Vintage treasures, local makers and gifts with a story. Find your holiday favorites in downtown Pontiac.
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Detroit history, Bob-Lo, Pontiac Built, gifts, books, and easy local pickup.
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See each independent shop's style before you visit the Riker Building.
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Give Something With a Story
Books, vintage finds, and thoughtful gifts with a connection to place. Find something that feels like them, here at The Foundry.
Independent Shops
Meet the independent shops and makers inside The Foundry. Browse vintage finds, jewelry, plants, custom clothing, art, books, and gifts before your visit.
The Foundry brings together independent shops, local makers, vintage objects, Michigan history, and creative space inside one of Pontiac's most storied buildings.
Built for people who like stories with their stuff.
Make a day of it this December
Hudson’s Day · December 5, 1–4 PM
Bad Santa · December 12, 11 AM–4 PM
Plan a visit to The Foundry in downtown Pontiac, then explore the shops, vintage finds, and creative spaces. Interested in using the podcast studio or event space? Find booking details below.
The Stories We Keep A Journal by HLC
Boblo Memories Belong Here: Visit Our Display at The Foundry
Visit the Boblo display at The Foundry in downtown Pontiac, explore the island and boats through History Loves Company stories, and share a memory of your own. Boblo Day’s October...
Boblo Memories Belong Here: Visit Our Display at The Foundry
Boblo Memories Belong Here: Visit Our Display at The Foundry
|Christopher Hubel
What Is The Foundry? Inside Downtown Pontiac’s Marketplace for Makers, Small Businesses & Big Ideas
Downtown Pontiac, Michigan The Foundry by History Loves Company is nearly 9,000 square feet of small businesses, makers, vintage, creativity, history and community inside downtown Pontiac's historic Riker Building. Watch...
What Is The Foundry? Inside Downtown Pontiac’s Marketplace for Makers, Small Businesses & Big Ideas
What Is The Foundry? Inside Downtown Pontiac’s Marketplace for Makers, Small Businesses & Big Ideas
|Christopher Hubel
The Dream Cruise Looks Different From Pontiac — And That’s Exactly Why We’re Taking It to the Roof
Classic cars, downtown Pontiac, and a rooftop view over Woodward Avenue. This Dream Cruise weekend, The Foundry is taking the party to the roof of the historic Riker Building—and you’re...
The Dream Cruise Looks Different From Pontiac — And That’s Exactly Why We’re Taking It to the Roof
The Dream Cruise Looks Different From Pontiac — And That’s Exactly Why We’re Taking It to the Roof
|Christopher Hubel
Why it works
Not a big-box shelf. A downtown discovery.
The Foundry is built for people who want gifts, goods, and objects that feel personal. Shop online first, then come downtown for the pieces that are best found in person.
Local pickup
Order online and pick up inside the historic Riker Building at 35 W Huron Street.
One-of-one finds
Vintage objects, handmade pieces, books, art, apparel, fragrance, plants, and Michigan history goods.
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Powered by History Loves Company, every visit connects products, place, and Pontiac history.
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The Foundry
35 W Huron Street, Suite 101
Pontiac, MI 48342
Tue-Thu 12-6
Fri 12-7
Sat 11-6
Sun 12-6
Mon Closed
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Detroit history, Bob-Lo memories, Pontiac Built goods, vintage finds, and local maker gifts curated by History Loves Company inside The Foundry in downtown Pontiac.
- Local pickup in downtown Pontiac
- Curated by History Loves Company
- Local makers and vintage finds
- New items weekly