New ownership of the former Stoudts Black Angus facility in Adamstown, now the IronSpire Complex, offers an array of shops, food offerings, event space and a fun time to be had by all who visit. Purchased in May 2021, the new owners — also owners of Dentech Industrial — named The IronSpire Complex from a combination of attributes. “Iron” comes from the use of working with a lot of iron at Dentech Industrial, along with the many iron gates at the complex, while “spire” comes from the actual spire once atop the large clock tower on the building. Having a heart for the area, the new owners quickly got to work creating the IronSpire, which has continued to blossom and grow significantly in the last year.
What Can I Do There?
Walking into the IronSpire Complex is like walking into a town in and of itself while the property retains many of the beloved aspects of Stoudts, having a 50-year history. As one of the owners and partner Jonathan Fry says, “We just want to make a great place, kind of like a destination place. You can go there and get some beer and food, go to the various shops, and antique while you’re there. When you go, you can do multiple things.”
One activity includes shopping at unique spots like Bargain Bosses, offering a selection of paper and other office supplies, or Tiffany’s Bridal Boutique. The infamous Angus Antiques — a roughly 60,000-square-foot antiques mall — is still open Sundays for enthusiasts. Uncover fascinating items to bring home and cherish or just stroll through the complex. Be sure to take a break from all the fun to refresh with great eats and drinks at Columbia Kettle Works.
Though the complex has a new name, much of what Stoudts has represented for the last 50+ years, including the Biergarten, is still operable and ready to provide enjoyment for the whole family.
As the property continues to grow, areas such as the pavilions in the back of the complex, could one day house a farmers market. Great things are happening at the IronSpire Complex to keep you coming back.
Great Event Venue
Hosting an event at the IronSpire Complex provides your group a beautiful atmosphere and ample space, whether it’s a company holiday gathering, a chamber event or something else altogether. Fry says, “We run wedding events and other corporate events in the beer hall area; it’s an open-air kind of space, a unique place.” Envision saying your “I dos” amongst a rustic backdrop set in the open-air garden with its iron gates and archway. Beautiful green foliage, trees and sparkling string lights adorn the area. The main event can be hosted outside and easily moved to the interior where large garage doors line the wall and can be lifted up, enhancing the outdoor ambiance.
All-in-all, Fry says of IronSpire, “It’s a place you can come and have a great time, and we are going to continue to reinvest in the facility to bring it up to a standard where people can have an enjoyable experience.”
Fun Facts.
Must-do. Angus Antiques is one of the largest indoor, under-roof antique malls. It’s known for offering high-quality antiques with more than 50 years in the antique business.
Getting married? Ironspire is a one-stop wedding spot. From J. & Co. Hair Salon, Tiffany’s Bridal Boutique and Ironspire’s event space for the ceremony and reception, it’s the perfect wedding venue.
