forums
new posts
donate
UER Store
events
location db
db map
search
members
faq
terms of service
privacy policy
register
login




Location DB > United States > New York > New York (Brooklyn) > Domino Sugar Factory
 Name
Domino Sugar Factory
 Viewing Options
Log in to activate viewing options
 Database Info
created by vic_vr6 on 9/14/2007 2:24 AM
last modified by Emperor Wang on 7/26/2021 10:24 PM
 Viewability
Publically Viewable Publically Viewable
This location has been labeled as Demolished, and therefore can be viewed by anyone.
 Overview
 Description

 Basic Information
Type: Building
Status: Demolished
Accessibility: Difficult
Recommendation: drop everything - must see
 Physical Information
Address
Kent Ave., Williamsburg Waterfront
New York (Brooklyn), New York
United States
Owner: Private developer
  • See a map of this location
  •  Hazards
  • rust
  •  Interesting Features

     Security Measures
  • fences
  • barbed wire
  • razor wire
  • part-time guard
  • 24 hour guard
  • locked gates
  • cameras
  • busy Street
  •  Historical Dates
    Built: 1857
    Closed: 2004
     Required Equipment
  • flashlight
  • gloves
  • long pants / sleeves
  •  Recommended Equipment

     History
    Built in 1857 by the Havermyer family. This factory was able to produce 950 million pounds of sugar per year.
     Media Coverage
    http://www.plannyc...mino-Sugar-Factory

    http://wirednewyor...wthread.php?t=3132

    http://gothamist.c...lant_purchased.php
     Future Plans
    Currently in the middle of a battle with local historians. the developer wants to demolish the old factory section and put up 4 300 foot residential towers. the property has been in limbo since 2004 and will probably still be for at least another few years.
     Stories


    Add your own story
     Photo Galleries
    Click to view gallery
    Domino Sugar 2012
    Sat, Mar 24th, 2012
    posted by developstopfix
    13 pictures
    Click to view gallery
    Domino Theory
    Thu, Apr 23rd, 2020
    posted by Anonymous
    9 pictures


    Add your own photos

    Mark all galleries as Seen
     Web Links
    http://www.jinxmagazine.com/domino.html
     Contribute

    Edit this Location
     Moderator Rating
    The moderator rating is a neutral rating of the content quality, photography, and coolness of this location.

    This location has not yet been rated by a moderator.
     Validation
    This location's validation is current. It was last validated by Emperor Wang on 7/26/2021 10:25 PM.

     Latest Changes
  • on Jul 26 21 at 22:25, Emperor Wang validated this location
  • on Jul 26 21 at 22:24, Emperor Wang changed the following: Security Measures
  • on Jul 26 21 at 20:53, developstopfix added some pictures to a gallery
  • on Jul 26 21 at 20:52, developstopfix added some pictures to a gallery
  • on Jul 26 21 at 20:39, developstopfix updated gallery Domino Sugar 2012
  • on Jul 26 21 at 20:38, developstopfix created a new gallery
  • on Apr 24 20 at 3:36, Emperor Wang validated this location
  • on Apr 24 20 at 3:36, Emperor Wang changed the following: Street Address, History
  • on Apr 24 20 at 3:31, Radio2600 changed the following: Status
  • on Apr 24 20 at 3:30, Radio2600 updated gallery picture Demolished
  •  Forum Threads about this Location
    New Thread
     Who's been looking?
    Click here to see who'se been looking.
     Report Problems
    Is this location inappropriate / broken / missing key info?
  • If it's something you can fix, please scroll up and click the EDIT button.
  • If this location was only posted a few days ago, give the creator time to work on it.
  • Please try sending a message directly to the creator of the location. You'll find that info at the top of this page.
  • Otherwise, ONLY if you've already tried to contact the original creator,: Click here to notify an administrator.



  • All content and images copyright © 2002-2024 UER.CA and respective creators. Graphical Design by Crossfire.
    To contact webmaster, or click to email with problems or other questions about this site: UER CONTACT
    View Terms of Service | View Privacy Policy | Server colocation provided by Beanfield
    This page was generated for you in 78 milliseconds. Since June 23, 2002, a total of 737035800 pages have been generated.