Domino Sugar, Industrial site in Arabi, Louisiana, United States.
The Domino Sugar site has large brick buildings and tall smokestacks that stand out in the quiet neighborhood, giving you a sense of the area's industrial past and the long history of sugar refining along the river.
The factory opened in the early 1900s and for decades it was one of the largest sugar refineries in the region, employing many local workers and playing a central role in the community's economy and daily life.
The site represents the hard work and determination of the people who lived and worked here, and even after tough times like Hurricane Katrina, the community came together to rebuild and keep its proud spirit alive.
You can see the site from N Peters Street in Arabi, and while the factory area is private property, the surrounding streets offer a chance to observe the old buildings and imagine the activity that once filled these spaces.
After the devastating floods in 2005, the refinery became a refuge for workers and neighbors, earning the nickname Can Do Refinery because it reopened in less than three months thanks to the tireless efforts of the local community.
Location: Saint Bernard Parish
Address: 7417 N Peters St, Arabi, LA 70032, USA
Phone: +15042715331
Website: https://dominosugar.com
GPS coordinates: 29.94769,-90.00062
Latest update: December 3, 2025 10:53
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