The Foundry

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What's a foundry? A foundry is a building that melts down and casts various metals such as steel, bronze, and iron into molds. What's the history of the building? The Foundry is a 19th Century building that housed The Albra Metal Foundry (their logo is still visible on the corner of the building at 9th Street and 43rd Avenue). By 1906, it was one of several steel foundries in the Long Island City area that catered to the needs of New York City's riverfront manufacturers. 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. They 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. What's the capacity of The Foundry? The Foundry can accommodate up to 200 guests for cocktails, or 125 guests for a dinner (this also includes the dance floor). For dinner seating, you can seat approximately 80 guests on the ground floor (with dance floor area) and 32-45 guests upstairs on the mezzanine. What's the capacity of The Courtyard? The Courtyard can accommodate up to 200 guests for cocktails or 165 guests for a dinner. What's the capacity of The Foundry Terrace? The Foundry Terrace can accommodate up to 60 guests for cocktails. The Foundry Terrace is an elevated outdoor terrace adjacent to The Foundry. Access to The Foundry Terrace can be found on The Mezzanine. The rental fee for The Foundry Terrace is $1,000.00. Photos of The Foundry Terrace coming soon! What's the maximum number of guests permitted? The maximum capacity is 200 guests regardless of whether or not the outdoor area is rented. Do you have dinner tables and chairs? No. Our furniture is aimed more towards a lounge-like setting. We do have 35 chairs, as well as cushioned benches, and some knee-high cocktail tables. Who provides dinner tables, chairs, tablecloths, dishware, etc.? Your caterer will coordinate the rental of all the necessary tables, chairs, dishware, glasses, etc. by contacting a rental company. It will be left up to you to choose what styles and colors you would like, but your caterer will be the person actually placing the order with the rental company. They will ensure that you get the right size, style, and number of items. Can I use The Foundry furniture for my event? Yes. We have: (1) eight chocolate brown cushioned benches; (2) four round 36"x18" chocolate brown lounge tables; (3) 6' black wood table; (4) two 5' steel bar tables; (5) thirty-five chairs; (6) six lounge tables (22"x22"x18"); (7) 6' steel table; (8) 7' bench. Can I see more photos of the space? Additional photos can be found online at: http://flickr.com/photos/thefoundrylic Where does the ceremony take place? The ceremony can take place in The Foundry or The Courtyard. When performed inside, most ceremonies take place in front of The Courtyard doors. Ceremonies can be staged anywhere within the designated courtyard space.

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