Recently, our staff here at Stone Farm had a small company gathering at Newtown, Connecticut’s Foundry Kitchen and Tavern. We chose this spot not only for its delicious cuisine, but also for the ambience. Why? It’s a local treasure, forged from beautiful New England building bricks, with a classic brick veneer interior – something we truly love here at Stone Farm.
Foundry Kitchen and Tavern–Street View
BRICK VENEER ANCHORS PRESENT TO PAST
The Foundry has quite a long history. The building dates back to the 1850s, and has changed very little structurally since about 1908. Known as The Red Brick store, it served as a pharmacy and general store for decades. Perched above the Pootatuck River, and at the intersection of two of Newtown’s oldest roads, it’s long been popular for its ideal location and stunning setting.
Looking at the back view from the banks of the Pootatuck River
Marylin Monroe was known to make regular visits from her country home in nearby Roxbury. And in typical new England tradition, there are persistent rumors that the old structure is haunted! While we can’t speak to the presence of ghosts, we DO know the look of classic brick veneer is timeless. That is certainly one reason why this building’s remained so popular for over a century, and is now the home of a bustling restaurant whose aesthetic conveys comfort and familiarity.
Brick bar scene.
As an interior design element, an exposed brick wall adds weight and permanence. The wall behind The Foundry’s bar appears as though it was uncovered after decades hidden behind plaster. Brick veneer cladding is the perfect choice for creating a “throwback”, vintage atmosphere. Antique light fixtures, wooden beams, and metal ceiling tiles complete the space, and harken back to the buildings early years. The Foundry is right up Stone Farm’s alley – serving excellent food in setting that incorporates environment, historical context and respect for original material.
New Vintage Style Lighting & Cool Old Brick
More stories to come from us here at Stone Farm on the topic of Classic Brick Veneer and why we love it so much. Here is a cool parting photo from the new exterior patio, complete with timeless old brick at the Foundry Kitchen and Tavern in Newtown, CT.
Outdoor patio at the Foundry