Who remembers when Bayonne was a thriving city with many manufacturing companies? One historic company was Bergen Point Brass Foundry, which dates back to 1890, a custom manufacturer of molded non-ferrous brass sand castings. During World War 1, it played a key role in supplying parts for the U.S. Navy. At one time, the foundry employed several hundred people, mostly Eastern Europeans. Prior to closing, it employed less than 20 people.