The old Luxlait factory, the "Laiterie du Nord" was abandoned in the 2000s, when the dairy company moved to new premises in Roost.
Prior to the incarnation of Luxlait as we know it today, in 1978, the "LaDuNo" was one of many dairies across Luxembourg. From 180 after the Second World War, the number of dairies began to steadily fall, with just 5 in use in 1960. The reduction came hand in hand with the fusion of the last three agricultural associations in 1978: Luxembourg Central Milk (CeLuLa), the Laiterie du Nord (LaDuNo, founded in 1957) and Luxlait united to become the current Luxlait Agricultural Association.
The site of the old northern dairy will soon receive a new lease of life, as Luxlait organised an urban planning competition, aiming to create a new neighbourhood with homes, offices, shops and hotels.
In this popular series, RTL photographer Domingos Oliveira takes you to hidden places, lesser known locations and buildings with an interesting story.
1) The first instalment captured the last moment of the agricultural centre in Mersch.
2) We then visited Zenningen Zoo, which was closed in the early 80s.
3) Our third trip took us to Hesperange's eery swimming pool which now looks like the setting for an apocalyptic film.
4) The fourth photo series targeted the veritable ghost town "Cité Syrdall."
5) We also visited the iconic cinema Ariston in Esch, which opened in 1962 and closed in 2016. The cinema's history is an eventful one - from erotic films to youth theatre.
6) In the sixth instalment, we took a trip down memory lane and revisited pictures of Luxembourg City's former "centre Aldringen," an underground parking lot and cultural hub that gave way to Centre Hamilius.
7) The seventh gallery in the series took us to Luxembourg's former police museum.
8) And in the 8th instalment we got to take a look at a cemetery for old fire engines.
9) The 9th gallery visited the Lentilles Terres Rouges site in Esch.
10) The 10th instalment explored the old ArcelorMittal works in Esch and Schifflange.
11) The 11th photo series resulted in fantastic views of Birtrange Castle.
12) The 12th trip was the Deisermillen mill in Grevenmacher.
13) For the 13th instalment, we looked at the old Diekirch brewery.
14) In the 14th gallery, we explored Schengen Castle.
15) We then explored the former Esch-Russange-Audun-le-Tiche aquatics centre.
16) The penultimate gallery looked at the former Waldhaff bar and restaurant.
