HLC Founding Collection — Featured Property Story
HLC Founding Collection — Featured Property Story
Only 10 Founding Collection spots available.
History Loves Company is launching the HLC Featured Property Stories program, and the first ten qualifying clients have the opportunity to commission a full Featured Property Story at the Founding Collection rate of $995 — a savings of $255 from the standard price of $1,250.
This offer is not a reduced service. Founding Collection clients receive the complete HLC Featured Property Story experience. The rate reflects our commitment to building the program with clients who believe in what we're doing from the beginning.
Once all 10 spots are filled, this offer closes. There is no waiting list at this price.
What's Included — The Full Featured Property Story
- Historical research on the property, building, business, neighborhood, architecture, and notable people or events — wherever reliable records are available
- Professionally written property history drawn from research findings
- 3–6 minute edited historical video produced by History Loves Company
- 1 vertical short formatted for Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts
- 10–20 curated historical and contemporary images when available from reliable sources
- Dedicated History Loves Company web and archive page for the completed story
- SEO-optimized written article published through HLC
- Social media distribution through appropriate History Loves Company channels
- Digital "Story of This Place" certificate and graphic
- QR code linking directly to the finished story
- Shareable finished files and links delivered to the client
A Note on Archival Materials
Historical imagery, documents, and records are included where legally available and reliably sourced. The depth of research reflects what exists in the public record. History Loves Company does not fabricate or speculate beyond verifiable sources.
After Purchase
You will receive a link to the HLC Property Story Intake Form. Please complete it promptly to confirm your Founding Collection slot. Unusual travel, extensive third-party research fees, licensing costs, or production requirements outside our normal scope may require an additional quote.
The Founding Collection offer applies to the HLC Featured Property Story only. The HLC Signature Property Story is available at its standard rate of $2,500.
A Service of History Loves Company
History Loves Company documents historic places, architecture, and moments of change across Michigan and beyond. The Featured Property Stories program launches primarily in Detroit, Pontiac, Oakland County, and surrounding communities. Travel expenses may apply outside our normal production area.
Sold By
The Foundry
Downtown Pontiac, Michigan · Historic Riker Building
The Foundry is a curated creator marketplace, vintage mercantile, and media studio inside the historic Riker Building in downtown Pontiac. Every piece on this page was selected, documented, and listed by The Foundry team.
Visit The Foundry →Vendor profile is updated per product for third-party vendor items.
Getting It Home
Local Pickup
Free local pickup available at The Foundry, 35 W Huron St, Suite 101, Downtown Pontiac. Select Local Pickup at checkout. We'll confirm your pickup window by email.
Shipping
We ship across the United States. Rates calculated at checkout based on weight and destination. Vintage and fragile items are packed with care. Tracking provided on all orders.
Returns
Vintage, artifact, and one-of-one items are final sale. New and print-on-demand items may be eligible for return or exchange within 14 days.
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Honest assessment.
Condition is noted honestly. Minor wear consistent with age is expected and part of the character of vintage and found objects. Any significant flaws are described in the product notes above.
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Specifications
The details.
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History & Provenance
Where it's been.
Provenance, previous ownership, era of origin, and any documentation or markings that help establish this piece's place in time.
History content is added per product.
The Story
Why this piece exists.
Every piece at The Foundry has a reason to be here. This is where we tell you what it is — the moment it was made, the hands that made it, and why it matters now.
Story content is added per product.