Oakland County, Michigan
Downtown
Pontiac.
Historic architecture. Local makers. Vintage finds. A creative community that’s been quietly building something worth paying attention to.
Downtown Pontiac is one of the most architecturally significant and historically rich downtowns in Southeast Michigan. If you haven’t been lately — it’s time to come see what’s happening here.
Start Here
The Foundry by History Loves Company
Located inside the historic Riker Building at 35 W Huron Street, The Foundry is a vintage mercantile, local maker marketplace, small business incubator, podcast studio, and community gathering place. It’s the best place to start your Downtown Pontiac experience.
Tue–Wed: 12–6 PM · Thu: 12–7 PM · Fri: 12–8 PM · Sat: 10 AM–7 PM · Sun: 11 AM–5 PM
Marketplace
Michigan makers, independent brands, handmade goods, art, gifts, and things you weren’t expecting to find.
Vintage Mercantile
Vintage objects, architectural finds, Detroit memorabilia, furniture, and one-of-one pieces with stories worth keeping.
Events & Programming
Live music, workshops, pop-ups, community gatherings, and weekly programming every day of the week.
Small Business Incubator
Vendor pods, coworking, studio space, and a place for entrepreneurs to start before they’re ready for a storefront of their own.
Weekly Programming
Something happening every day.
The Foundry runs daily programming designed to bring people in and give the community a reason to gather.
Tuesday
Try-It Tuesday
Hands-on workshops and demos from Foundry creators.
Wednesday
Side Hustle Wednesday
Small business networking and creator spotlights.
Thursday
City Stories Live
Live HLC storytelling programming. History, music, and community.
Friday
Sound Sessions
Live local musicians, acoustic sets, and open mic.
Saturday
Discovery Day
Flagship weekly event — makers, demos, YouTube premieres, and family programming.
Sunday
Community Sunday
Board games, nonprofits, meetups, and relaxed coworking.
Vintage Shopping in Pontiac
The best vintage shopping in Oakland County.
If you’re looking for vintage shopping in Pontiac, Michigan, The Foundry is your destination. We carry a rotating selection of one-of-a-kind vintage objects, antiques, historic ephemera, Detroit sports memorabilia, vintage magazines, automobilia, and found pieces rescued from Michigan’s past.
No two visits are the same. New items arrive constantly. Every piece has a story.
Local Makers & Artists
Original work from Michigan makers, artists, photographers, and small businesses.
Shop Local Makers →Detroit Sports Collectibles
Red Wings, Tigers, Lions, Pistons. Signed pieces and vintage memorabilia with real provenance.
Shop Detroit Sports →Historic Artifacts & Americana
Voting machines, breweriana, signs, and American artifacts with documented history.
Shop Artifacts →Michigan-Made Gifts
Gifts rooted in Michigan history. Perfect for locals, visitors, and anyone who loves this state.
Shop Michigan Gifts →The Neighborhood
Why Downtown Pontiac?
Pontiac, Michigan sits at the heart of Oakland County — one of the most economically significant counties in the Midwest. The city’s downtown is anchored by the Oakland County Courthouse, surrounded by remarkable historic architecture, and experiencing a genuine creative renaissance.
The bones of this city — the Riker Building, the wide boulevards, the historic storefronts along Huron Street — were built during an era when people believed in this place completely. That belief is coming back.
The Foundry is our investment in that momentum. We’re here because we believe Downtown Pontiac is worth showing up for.
Getting Here
Find us on Huron Street.
The Foundry by History Loves Company
35 W Huron Street, Suite 101
Pontiac, Michigan 48342
(248) 568-6030
Hours
Tue–Wed: 12–6 PM
Thu: 12–7 PM
Fri: 12–8 PM
Sat: 10 AM–7 PM
Sun: 11 AM–5 PM
Mon: Closed
Parking
Free street parking on Huron Street and surrounding blocks. Steps from the Oakland County Courthouse.
Nearby
Oakland County Courthouse · Pontiac City Hall · Historic Huron Street · Downtown Pontiac restaurants and galleries
Start Small. Grow Downtown.