The Foundry · Downtown Pontiac
Plan your visit.
The Foundry is the physical home of History Loves Company. Come explore a maker marketplace, vintage finds, local stories, and a community taking shape inside Pontiac’s historic Riker Building.
35 W Huron Street, Suite 101 · Pontiac, MI 48342
Street-level entrance in the historic Riker Building.
Independent shops at The Foundry
Find a shop that feels like you.
Candles, vintage discoveries, jewelry, plants, custom clothing and gifts with personality. Meet the shops, explore their own storefronts, and find your next favorite.
Explore the shops →Lovely T Candles & More · Wild Apes Vintage · Jagged Originals · AromaBuds & Blossoms
Store Hours
Tuesday–Sunday
Tue–Thu: 12–6 PM
Friday: 12–7 PM
Saturday: 11 AM–6 PM
Sunday: 12–6 PM
Monday: Closed
Parking
Free & nearby
Free public parking off Wayne Street, southeast of the building. Street parking is also available throughout downtown Pontiac; check posted signs for fees and time limits. Enter at street level, Suite 101.
Saturday, October 17, 2026 · 1–4 PM Eastern
Boblo Day at The Foundry.
Boblo Day’s October 17, 2026 date has passed. This is an archive of the announcement, not an upcoming event. Explore the event archive and Boblo stories, then plan your next visit.
From the original October 17 announcement:
Boblo Day Archive →Explore our small Boblo display, share a memory, and meet Chris Hubel from History Loves Company for an in-person signing of They Lied to Us About Detroit.
Take a look around
Step inside The Foundry.
Explore the main floor in 3D before you visit. Move through the space and see the place where local makers, vintage finds, and community stories come together.
For an introduction to The Foundry, watch “Come In Curious | The Foundry by History Loves Company” on YouTube (opens in a new tab). Watching is optional. Visit details are above, and the 3D tour is below.
September & October
Spooky Season
at The Foundry.
Explore The Haunt, browse fall décor and local-maker goods, and enjoy cider and donuts while you shop. Come for the autumn atmosphere, stay to see what you find.
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The Haunt
A spooky experience inside The Foundry
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Cider & Donuts
A warm fall stop while you browse
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Fall Finds
Seasonal décor and handmade goods
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Photo Ops
Seasonal displays around the space
Every week
There’s a reason to come back.
From hands-on workshops to live music and community gatherings, there’s something happening throughout the week.
Tuesday
Try-It Tuesday
Hands-on workshops & demos
Learn a craft, skill, or hobby from Foundry creators.
Wednesday
Side Hustle Wednesday
Small-business networking
Conversations about marketing, branding, finance, and growth.
Thursday
City Stories Live
History Loves Company programming
Michigan history, preservation topics, and community conversations.
Friday
Sound Sessions
Live local musicians
Acoustic performances, open-mic opportunities, and local artists.
Saturday
Discovery Day
The Foundry’s flagship weekly event
Makers, live demos, shopping, food, and family-friendly programming.
Sunday
Community Sunday
Meetups, games & nonprofits
Clubs, relaxed coworking, and community gatherings.
More than a shop
Make room for a little discovery.
Vintage & Artifacts
One-of-one pieces, architectural salvage, memorabilia, and objects with stories.
Browse the archive →Podcast Studio
A working media studio for creators, businesses, and community storytellers.
Book the studio →Independent Shops
Candles, vintage finds, jewelry, gifts, plants, apparel, history goods, and more.
Shop the shops →Spooky Season
The Haunt, fall décor, cider, donuts, and seasonal finds through October.
Shop the collection →Questions before you come by?
We’d love to see you.
Reach out about hours, parking, events, or anything else. We’re at 35 W Huron Street, Suite 101 in downtown Pontiac.