150 years later, The Foundry is still active, making memories and manufacturing fun.
The Foundry complex sits on the west side of Medina, adjacent to the train tracks, at Medina and Foundry Streets.
The facility was built in 1871 as the Medina Foundry and then became the Hollow Ware Company, which manufactured iron skillets, kettles, and general household goods. In 1916, Medina Foundry consolidated with a manufacturer of furnaces, and its name was changed to Henry Furnace Company. The company manufactured furnaces and air conditioning units until the facility closed for good in the late 1990s.
Over more than a century, the original buildings have been altered and added onto, and The Foundry morphed into a massive complex.
Inside, The Foundry captures your attention right away with massive girders and beams, fastened together with hot rivets, with ceilings as high as 46’. The historical charm of The Foundry’s interior has been retained as the building has been modernized, including a cutting-edge rooftop solar array that helps power the facility.