285 2nd Street was constructed in the early 1800’s for Empire Stove Works which was owned by Sweat & Quimby. The construction was completed in 1844 and Empire Stove occupied the building in 1845.

Empire Stove was the second largest cast iron stove manufacturer in the Northeast. Empire Stove operated at this location until the early 1900’s when a fire destroyed the stove plant. The building remained vacant for several years until Lindy’s Hardware moved in around 1920.

Lindy’s Hardware was in operation a total of 99 years with 78 of those years at this location. Lindy’s hardware closed in 1998 for retirement and the building remained vacant until December 2000 when it was purchased with a vision for The Irish Mist.

The building is 4 stories high, over 39,000 square feet, and sits on 9 city building lots. It encompasses 1 square block and has the Poestenkill Canal running along the south side of the building.

We currently have a restaurant, bar, and banquet facility with plans for a deck on the canal in 2003.