Bright modern and industrial event space with a touch of rustic charm

Welcome to 223 Main. Not your average rental space! This beautiful and bright space was built in the early 1900's and recently underwent renovations. Located in the Downtown Lemont historic district, this little slice of history has turned into a modern open concept space, but still maintains its historical vibe. The space has an side outdoor area that can also be used. THIS SPACE IS PERFECT FOR HOSTING A VARIETY OF EVENTS, INCLUDING: - Album Releases - Art Shows - Baby Showers - Bachelorette & Bachelor Parties - Bar Mitzvahs - Birthday Parties - Bridal Showers - Business Meetings & Parties - Clothing Pop Up Shops - Communion Parties - Corporate & Industry Events - Dance Performances - Elopements - Gender Reveals - Graduation Parties - Holiday Parties - Live Music Venue - Meetings - Micro Weddings - Photoshoots - Product Vendors - Quinceañeras - Recitals - Special Occasions - Visual Artist Gallery - Wedding Ceremonies & Receptions - Wine Tastings - Workshops - Yoga and Fitness Classes Your options are unlimited here! OUR FACILITY FEATURES: 1,500 SQ FT INDOOR STREET-LEVEL SPACE - Wheelchair accessible, it includes two ADA compliant bathrooms, a mop room, coat/storage closet, small food prep area high 12 foot ceilings, and large windows. 1,000 SQ FT BEAUTIFUL OUTDOOR SIDE LOT - Towering trees, grass, bushes, and benches fill this space. This is the perfect spot for your outdoor gathering. Shaded by beautiful trees, it connects directly to the outside sidewalk space where high top tables can also be set up. The outdoor space is also wheelchair accessible and can have tents with heaters and other items added to it for your guests' comfort. ADDITIONAL AMENITIES AND FEATURES INCLUDE: · The kitchen prep area features a fridge, prep tables, commercial coffee maker, microwave, and triple basin wash sink. · Two ADA compliant bathrooms stocked with Febreze, toilet paper, soap, paper towels, and trash bags with bins. · Extra fridge and freezer located in the basement. · 48"/4ft adjustable height tables (4). · 96"/8ft rectangle tables (2). · 72"/6ft rectangle tables (2). · 60"/5ft round tables (6). · 33” high top bistro tables (3). · Wooden cross back chairs (up to 100). · White coolers (2). · Commercial old fashioned popcorn machine* · Sony bluetooth speaker. · Deep cleaning before and after each event. · Large trash bin and bags. · Variety of platters and serving trays.* · Variety of china and glassware.* · Large (full pan) aluminum chafing dish steam pans with gel fuel to keep them warm (8)*. · Variety of decorations. · White linen napkins and tablecloths.* · String lights can be hung inside. An additional fee is required to hang them outside. · Day of manager will be onsite to ensure the space is open for vendor drop off and pick up. · Planning, set up, and/or takedown services are also available for an additional fee. · Ice Maker · Pepsi Wunder bar with a variety of soft drinks to choose from. *Indicates an additional fee is required for laundering or cleaning. We allow outside catering and decorations. You can also purchase a liquor package or choose the BYOB option to save money. We work with many catering companies and can help provide recommendations to make your event perfect. All of our furniture is movable, making the space completely customizable. ADDITIONAL DETAILS: - For weddings and large events, we require a day block so you and/or your vendors have ample time to set up and take down. (Keep in mind the average wedding takes about 4 hours to set up). - The space must be vacated, and all items brought into space must be removed by the end time of your reservation. - Open vendor policy allowed if they can provide us with proper licensing and insurance. - No smoking in the building and children need to be in the presence of adults at all times. - Friday and Sunday A MINIMUM OF 6 HOURS IS REQUIRED. - Saturday - Some Saturdays have a full-day (12 hour) block required Others do have two 6 hour blocks available for $250/hr. Those Saturday's have a morning or evening block.The morning block can start as early as you would like and ends at 3pm. The afternoon/evening block usually starts at 4:30 pm and can end as late as Midnight. Time can be extended to 2 am for an additional hourly fee. PARKING: Parking is very easy for guests. There is ample no-cost street parking in front, additional parking steps away in the Metra parking lot, and a free parking garage on Front Street. CAPACITY: For seated events, we do not recommend more than 70 people seated inside at once.