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Shop local makers, vintage finds, art, books & Detroit history gifts in Pontiac’s historic Riker Building. Podcast studio + event space.

Visit us at 35 W Huron St, Suite 101, or shop online at thefoundryhlc.com. By History Loves Company.

10/28/2026

Your business may have started at the kitchen table—but it doesn’t have to stay there.

The Foundry has office options for entrepreneurs and small businesses ready for a dedicated place to work in downtown Pontiac.

Message us with “OFFICE,” tell us what you do and when you’d like to move. We’ll share current openings, rates and available tour times.

Tag someone whose business is ready for its own address.

📍35 W Huron Street, downtown Pontiac
The Foundry by HLC — Start Small. Grow Downtown.

10/26/2026

The microphone is ready. What story are you finally going to record? 🎙️

The Foundry’s podcast studio is available to rent by the hour in downtown Pontiac. It’s a practical place to record an interview, launch a new show or create content for your business without building a studio of your own.

Message us with “PODCAST” and your preferred date. We’ll send current rates, available times and booking details.

Who would be your first guest?

📍35 W Huron Street, downtown Pontiac
The Foundry by HLC — Start Small. Grow Downtown.

10/25/2026

What would your little corner of The Foundry look like?

We’d love to hear from makers and vintage sellers with a clear vision for their products and their space.

Interested in a vendor pod? Message us with “POD APPLICATION,” a few photos of what you sell and a short introduction. Chris will discuss your vision with you and share the application process, current availability, rates and expectations before you commit.

Let’s see whether your business and The Foundry are a good fit.

📍35 W Huron Street, downtown Pontiac
The Foundry by HLC
Start Small. Grow Downtown.

10/24/2026

Worn lettering, warm wood and plenty of texture. A close-up from The Foundry for anyone who likes a room with a little character.

Take a slow look around the displays and see what catches your eye on your next downtown Pontiac visit.

Plan your stop: https://thefoundryhlc.com/pages/the-foundry?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=foundry_oct2026&utm_content=wood_chair_textile

35 W Huron Street, Suite 101, Pontiac

10/23/2026

Before the group chat turns into another “we should all get together sometime”… pick a date. 😊

Planning a small holiday gathering, a workshop or a business meetup? Ask us about renting event space at The Foundry in downtown Pontiac.

Send us your preferred date, estimated guest count and what you have in mind. We’ll discuss availability, rates and whether the space is a good fit—then arrange a tour.

Message this page with “EVENT SPACE” to get started.

📍35 W Huron Street, downtown Pontiac
The Foundry by HLC
Start Small. Grow Downtown.

10/21/2026

You’ve said “we should start a podcast” enough times. Let’s get an episode on the calendar. 🎙️

The podcast studio at The Foundry is rentable by the hour, right here in downtown Pontiac. Bring the conversation you’ve been wanting to have and take the first step toward recording it.

Message us with “STUDIO,” your preferred date and a little about what you want to record. We’ll share current rates, available times and booking details.

What’s the show you wish someone would make?

📍35 W Huron Street, downtown Pontiac
The Foundry by HLC
Start Small. Grow Downtown.

10/20/2026

Water-Winter Wonderland. Familiar words, weathered lettering and a little Michigan nostalgia from a display at The Foundry.

What Michigan keepsake have you held onto over the years?

Plan a browse through our downtown Pontiac marketplace: https://thefoundryhlc.com/pages/the-foundry?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=foundry_oct2026&utm_content=michigan_plate

35 W Huron Street, Suite 101, Pontiac

10/19/2026

Small business owners: what would having your own office change for you?

A place to focus. A place to build your routine. A next step you’ve been thinking about for a while.

If you’re looking for office space in downtown Pontiac, let’s talk about The Foundry. Message us with “OFFICE TOUR,” what your business does and your ideal move-in date. We’ll go over current availability, rates and a time to see the options.

Know someone ready for that next step? Send this their way.

📍35 W Huron Street, downtown Pontiac
The Foundry by HLC
Start Small. Grow Downtown.

10/18/2026

Have a workshop idea people keep asking you to teach? Or a gathering you’ve been meaning to put on the calendar?

Let’s talk about hosting it at The Foundry in downtown Pontiac’s historic Riker Building.

Our event space is available to rent. Send us your idea, preferred date and estimated guest count, and we’ll discuss current availability, rates and whether the space suits your plans.

Message this page with “LET’S HOST” to arrange a tour and take the next step.

📍35 W Huron Street, downtown Pontiac
The Foundry by HLC — Start Small. Grow Downtown.

10/16/2026

Boblo Day is tomorrow, Saturday, October 17, from 1–4 PM Eastern at The Foundry.

Bring your Boblo memories to downtown Pontiac. Explore our small Boblo display, share stories and meet Chris Hubel from History Loves Company for an in-person book signing of They Lied to Us About Detroit.

Send this to someone who remembers the boat ride, and make plans to come together.

The Foundry by History Loves Company
35 W Huron Street, Suite 101, Pontiac

Event details: https://thefoundryhlc.com/pages/events?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=boblo_day_oct2026&utm_content=day_before_reminder -day

Address

35 W Huron Street
Pontiac, MI
48342

Website

https://thefoundryhlc.com/, https://thefoundryhlc.com/pages/book-a-space, https://thefoundryhlc.com/pages/the-foundry

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