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The Foundry in LIC was built in the 19th century as a steel foundry, and its original logo is still visible on the building at 9th Street and 43rd Avenue. After becoming abandoned in the 1970s, it was purchased and restored by the Du Val family in 1980, who preserved its industrial character while modernizing it for events, which it began hosting in 2001

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Original Use:

The building originated as a 19th-century foundry for metal products and later became a steel factory in the early 1900s. 

• Decline and Abandonment:

  The foundry was largely abandoned by the 1970s. 

• Restoration and Modernization:

  The Du Val family bought the property in 1980 and began restoring it to its original industrial character, incorporating modern elements for use as an event space. 

• Current Use:

  The Foundry is now a popular venue for weddings, private events, and photo shoots, featuring spaces like a courtyard, a rooftop terrace, and an indoor greenhouse

The Foundry is located directly across from Manhattan by the East River and next to the 59th Street Bridge, Long Island City, NY, United States.

It is a 19th Century building where originally fine varnishes were manufactured before it housed The Albra Metal Foundry. Their logo is still visible on the corner of the building at 9th Street and 43rd Avenue.

By the 1970’s The Foundry was essentially an abandoned space, housing defunct vehicles and a mountain of debris.

In 1980 the Du Val family purchased the property. The family restored and renovated the space to reflect its original industrial character, and began hosting events in 2001.

It is the only foundry in the area still standing today.