Domino Sugar Factory Brooklyn New York Photograph

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The historic Domino Sugar Factory photographed by celebrated street photographer Fernando Natalici. This work was shot just prior to this … Read more The historic Domino Sugar Factory photographed by celebrated street photographer Fernando Natalici. This work was shot just prior to this Williamsburg, Brooklyn landmark's demolition in 2015. A classic New York photo if there ever was one.

Hand signed by the photographer. Archival C print on Kodak luster. Signed and numbered by the artist. 11x14 inches. Excellent condition.

About Fernando Natalici:
Natalici’s iconic photo work of the East Village art scene of the late 70's and early 80's includes sought after images of a young Patti Smith, Talking Heads, Keith Haring, Blondie,The Ramones, and more. In 1976 and 1977 Natalici was hired as Art Director and Still Photographer of Amos Poe's two seminal, underground Manhattan art films, "Unmade Beds" & "The Foreigner." As an Art Director, Fernando also played a key role in historic venues such as CBGB's, The Mudd Club, The Blue Note, The Village Vanguard, Area, and Danceteria. Natalici's photos of Keith Haring’s early years were recently catalogued by the Keith Haring Foundation

First built in 1855 by the Havemeyers, the refinery survived a fire in 1882, endured a couple changes in ownership, and underwent a rapid expansion, becoming the largest such complex in the world. Only 25 years after it opened, the factory refined more than half of the nation’s sugar. In 1900, the refinery changed its name to highlight its Domino brand, whose iconic illuminated sign would later light up the Brooklyn skyline with a star dotting its “i.” The complex grew to occupy more than a quarter mile of Williamsburg’s waterfront and at its peak in the 1920s, the factory had the capacity to refine 4 million pounds of sugar daily and employed 4,500 workers. The thousands of employees, who made their living at the factory and lived in the areas surrounding it, cultivated the neighborhood’s early development and became an integral part of Williamsburg’s history. (The Smithsonian)

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