Barry Pattern & Foundry Co.

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Barry Pattern & Foundry Co. was a manufacturer of ductile and gray cast iron foundry products and aluminum castings, primarily sidewalk grates, manhole covers, and curb nosings marketed under the Barry-Craft name for the municipal market. Its offices and production plant were located at 3333 35th Avenue North in Birmingham's Harriman Park neighborhood.

The company was founded by Howett Barry in 1938 as Barry Pattern Works., primarily providing custom moulds for foundry clients. It was incorporated by that name in 1948. Barry's son Jack joined the business in 1950 and began producing cast items for the construction and infrastructure markets. He updated the firm's name 1968. It was later owned by his son Jack Barry Jr. The business closed in 2024.