Walkers exhibit is appearing inside brooklyn, new yorks domino sugar factory, which is a fitting location, since the marvelous sugar baby underscores the relationship between sugar, slavery. In 1917, while producing sugar for the allies, an explosion destroyed part of the plant, killing several workers. The park nods to the history of the refinery by incorporating. These photos of the abandoned domino sugar refinery document its sticky history a new photography book uncovers the last days and lasting legacy of a new york institution. The domino sugar factory may rise again as a book animal.
Arriving from germany at the turn of the nineteenth century, they soon built a sugar refinery on vandam street in manhattan. Brooklyns new domino park features relics from the old sugar factory. Why was the domino sugar factory in williamsburg, brooklyn. Domino sugar factory memorialized in photographic book. A new photography book uncovers the last days and lasting legacy. The rise and fall of the sugar king brooklyn public library. The result is a beautiful, complex, thrilling mashup of art, document, industrial history, and brooklyn visual culture.
Dominos sugar is a familiar and staple of east coast households. History of brooklyns domino sugar refinery, its ruling family the havemeyers, the labor strikes that occurred between 19992001, shutting down in 2004, input from former employees, and its dilapidated, rundown, graffititagged appearance before being demolished in 20. Heres what the book brooklyn by name nyu press, 2006 has to say about them. The domino sugar factory was an essential employer for the area and largely responsible for the development of williamsburg over the years, decades, and centuries. History of brooklyn s domino sugar refinery, its ruling family the havemeyers, the labor strikes that occurred between 19992001, shutting down in 2004, input from former employees, and its dilapidated, rundown, graffititagged appearance before being demolished in 20.
Brooklyns sweetest new park opening soon at domino sugar. Most brooklynites of my generation know it as an icon on the landscape, multiplied on tshirts and skateboard graphics. Inside the domino sugar refinery in williamsburg, brooklyn. The domino sugar refinery was built in 1882, and it was the largest sugar refinery in the world. Dominos brooklyn sugar refinery, once the largest in the world, shut down in 2004. To bring this book into the world, i teamed with pulitzer prizewinning photo. When it opened in 1882, the domino sugar refinery on the williamsburg, brooklyn, waterfront at 314 kent avenue was the worlds largest sugar refinery. The next time you ride down the fdr or traverse the williamsburg bridge, take a good look at the sprawling industrial giant that was the domino sugar refinery.
Now hes a docent at kara walkers art exhibit there. This is a site for those who worked at this refinery, domino s other refinerys, fans of brooklyn and domino sugar itself. A look into the immense factory complex on the williamsburg waterfront, the former domino sugar refinery, that will be converted into a mixeduse development. Now, williamsburg has a new park, and people say its pretty sweet. Dec 07, 2017 a book of the work was published by schiffer publishing, nov. These photos of the abandoned domino sugar refinery.
Jan 31, 2016 domino sugar refinery ships delivered sugar cane from across the world to the domino sugar plant in brooklyn, which was initially called the american sugar refinery company. Matthew postal provided a detailed history of the factory for the book. These photos of the abandoned domino sugar refinery document. A history of williamsburg, brooklyn 18441909 at the books launch party next tuesday. Built in 1856 by the havemeyer family, it was the first of dozens of sugar refineries that contributed to the areas emergence in the nineteenth century as the industrial center of the port of new york. Brooklyns sweet ruin by paul raphaelson is a free netgalley ebook that i read in early october. Thanks to a book intended as a marketing tool for the new development, weve got new looks at the 380,000square. A photo book about the iconic factory that dominated brooklyns waterfront for 150 years. Domino park officially opened to the public yesterday, providing access to an area of waterfront that hasnt been in public use for decades the sixacre, mixeduse park, designed by james corner field operations and privately developed by two trees management, reuses structures that were used by the domino sugar refinery, winking at the past amid taco stands, fanciful water fountains and. So when brooklynbased artist paul raphaelson received the chance in 20 to be the last photographer allowed into the thenabandoned domino sugar factory, he. The first ward of williamsburg became brooklyns th ward, the second ward brooklyns 14th ward, and the third ward brooklyns 15th and 16th wards.
By 1870, domino sugar refined more than half of the sugar. Jun 07, 2018 an artist designed this playground with the domino sugar refinery as inspiration. New york cbsnewyork it was once the site of brooklyns domino sugar factory. Jul 03, 2015 paul raphaelson, from new york city, was the last person to photograph inside the landmark domino sugar refinery site in brooklyn before its closure in 2004. Oct 28, 2017 brooklyn s sweet ruin by paul raphaelson is a free netgalley ebook that i read in early october. This is a site for those who worked at this refinery, dominos other refinerys, fans of brooklyn and domino sugar itself. The domino sugar factory in brooklyn is one of new york citys architectural icons. Its being demolished now, but a book is on the way.
Havemeyer 17741841 and william havemeyer17701851 were major industrialists who made their money in sugar processing. Relics and stories of the domino sugar refinery by paul raphaelson isbn. Domino sugar refinery a remnant of brooklyn s sugar production industry, the domino sugar refinery structure has prominently stood on the boroughs waterfront since the late 19th century. A stunning photography book about the abandoned factory, its history, and the surreal interior during its final days standing. Remembering the workers of the domino sugar factory for 20 years, robert shelton punched the clock at brooklyn s cavernous sugar refinery. I had never read about the slave trade related to sugar. Aug 05, 20 a look into the immense factory complex on the williamsburg waterfront, the former domino sugar refinery, that will be converted into a mixeduse development. May 25, 2016 new look at the conversion of brooklyn s domino sugar refinery. Inside the domino sugar refinery untapped new york. Im making a photography book about the domino sugar refinery.
Purchase the book here, and follow raphaelsons work here. Remembering the history of sugar seemed like a fitting end to the historic. What are the essays in the book going to talk about. Dominos opens its 11,000th store in the world in brantford, ontario, canada. Stunning photos of nycs abandoned domino sugar factory. Domino sugar corporation traces its roots back to william havemeyer, an enterprising english immigrant who had worked as a supervisor in a cane sugar refinery and arrived in new york in 1799. The history of williamsburg, brooklyn and the rise of the american sugar industry are so. A crowd of more than 15,000 people gathered to watch the plant burn. The first ward of williamsburg became brooklyn s th ward, the second ward brooklyn s 14th ward, and the third ward brooklyn s 15th and 16th wards. A historian is going to write a historical essay, which is going to be pretty involved. Amazing shots of brooklyns iconic domino sugar refinery.
Sign up to receive recipes, printables, coupons, and special offers from domino sugar. Brooklyns domino sugar refinery, once the largest in the world, shut down in 2004 after. Brooklyns sweet ruin paul raphaelson 9780764354120. A subtlety, or the marvelous sugar baby sugar sculpture by kara walker at the domino sugar factory in brooklyn, new york detail from larger photo when we. The domino sugar factory, one of new york citys architectural icons, dominates the waterfront of williamsburg, brooklyn. While the megadevelopment of brooklyns famous domino sugar factory almost underway, it still remains to be a favorite abandoned place among urban explorers and. The king of greenpoint peter mcguinness north brooklyn history series book 2. The renovated building will also include 15,000square foot glass box floors at the top along with the iconic domino sugar sign.
The havemeyer family built the worlds largest sugar refinery that would be renamed domino, but also constructed a sugar empire that made henry havemeyer one of the richest and most powerful men in america. In 1855, the city of williamsburg, along with the adjoining town of bushwick, were annexed into the city of brooklyn as the socalled eastern district. Haunting images of brooklyns domino sugar refinery abc news. The domino sugar refinery is a former refinery in the neighborhood of williamsburg in brooklyn, new york city. Dating back to 1856, it was once the largest and most productive sugar refinery in the world and, at one point. Domino sugar, brooklyns sweet story, makes history. A book of the work was published by schiffer publishing, nov.
Domino sugar refinery ships delivered sugar cane from across the world to the domino sugar plant in brooklyn, which was initially called the american sugar refinery company. Domino sugar, brooklyns sweet story, makes history the new. The subsequent battle over the factorys fate it is now the site of an art. The sugar trade was really central to brooklyns economy back in the 19th and early 20th century. Sep 19, 2007 heres what the book brooklyn by name nyu press, 2006 has to say about them. Brooklyns domino sugar refinery in amazing photos taken. May 30, 2014 walkers exhibit is appearing inside brooklyn, new yorks domino sugar factory, which is a fitting location, since the marvelous sugar baby underscores the relationship between sugar, slavery. The havemeyer family built the worlds largest sugar refinery, american sugar refining co.
Brooklyns domino sugar refinery, once the largest in the world. While the megadevelopment of brooklyns famous domino sugar. Strap on your hard hat and headlamp, and wander inside for a closer look brooklyns domino sugar refinery, once the largest in the world, shut down in 2004 after a long struggle. There are so many books about brooklyn, where to begin. Remembering the workers of the domino sugar factory for 20 years, robert shelton punched the clock at brooklyns cavernous sugar refinery. Jun 20, 2014 domino sugar, brooklyns sweet story, makes history. Brooklyn s sweet ruin by paul raphaelson is a free netgalley ebook that i read in early october. Brooklyns new domino park features relics from the old sugar. It was the original refinery of the american sugar refining company, which produced domino brand sugar. An artist designed this playground with the domino sugar refinery as inspiration. Jan 12, 2018 so when brooklynbased artist paul raphaelson received the chance in 20 to be the last photographer allowed into the thenabandoned domino sugar factory, he knew he didnt want his project to. His stunning photos have been published into a book titled brooklyns sweet ruin. Relics and stories of the domino sugar refinery, taking us on an amazing visual journey through the tales behind this iconic piece of brooklyn history. But in the latter half of the 20th century, time caught up with the factory.
Help celebrate the publication of the rise and fall of the sugar king. Dominos brooklyn sugar refinery, once the largest in the world, shut down in 2004 after a long struggle. Brooklyns domino sugar refinery, once the largest in the world, shut down in 2004 after a long struggle. Most new yorkers know it only as an icon on the landscape, multiplied on tshirts and skateboard graphics. Paul raphaelson, known internationally for his formally intricate urban landscape photographs, was given access to photograph every square foot of the refinery weeks before its demolition. History of williamsburg brooklyn like a local tours. This book chronicles henry havemeyers ascent and reign as the sugar king of the united states. Remembering the workers of the domino sugar factory the. Jun 11, 2018 domino park officially opened to the public yesterday, providing access to an area of waterfront that hasnt been in public use for decades the sixacre, mixeduse park, designed by james corner field operations and privately developed by two trees management, reuses structures that were used by the domino sugar refinery, winking at the past amid taco stands, fanciful water fountains and. Take a look below at photos inside the domino sugar refinery from abandonednyc and.
Urban explorers sly enough to breach the gates have found a playground of sublime, postindustrial texture and nostalgia. A look inside the former domino sugar refinery architect. The havemeyer family built the worlds largest sugar refinery that would be renamed domino, but also. Jun 29, 2014 a subtlety, or the marvelous sugar baby sugar sculpture by kara walker at the domino sugar factory in brooklyn, new york detail from larger photo when we describe and think of sugar, it is a w. The renovated building will also include 15,000square foot glass box floors. Heres the williamsburg waterfront with the domino sugar site tucked behind the williamsburg bridge and the glassclad 420 kent ave. The history of williamsburg, brooklyn and the rise of the american sugar industry are inextricably linked.
The current complex dates from 1882, when it was the largest sugar refinery in the world. Most new yorkers know this 5yearold industrial relic only as an icon on the skyline, often represented on tshirts and skateboard graphics. Domino sugar factory memorialized in photographic book brooklyns sweet ruin. New look at the conversion of brooklyns domino sugar refinery.
The history of williamsburg, brooklyn and the rise of the american sugar. Jun 08, 2018 new york cbsnewyork it was once the site of brooklyns domino sugar factory. New look at the conversion of brooklyns domino sugar. These photos of the abandoned domino sugar refinery document its sticky history. This book captures an interesting history with amazing photographs. With a history dating back to 1841, the eagle is new york citys only. When his brother frederick, a former sugar boiler, joined him three years later, the two young men saved their money from a baking business they operated together, and then established a sugar refinery on vandam street in 1807. Domino park brooklyn 2020 all you need to know before you.
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