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Rust and Ruin: 12 Industrial Landmarks America Left Behind

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4. Domino Sugar Refinery (Brooklyn, New York)

4. Domino Sugar Refinery (Brooklyn, New York)
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The Domino Sugar Refinery once hummed with activity, refining up to a million pounds of sugar each day. Its historic brick facade, a familiar sight along the East River, endures even as the site undergoes ambitious redevelopment. The refinery’s towering shell has become an iconic emblem of Brooklyn’s industrial past, celebrated for its resilience and architectural charm.

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