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Zwieback Factory Arrabin (2.)

In 1884, just 10 years after its founding on Louisenstraße Road, Gustav Arrabin moved his zwieback factory to Elisabethenstraße Road, where he also opened a sales room. He quickly became the most important zwieback producer in the city. In an announcement in 1894, Arrabin courted many German and European monarchs as a purveyor to the court. In 1904, when it became apparent that the family enterprise would not have a successor, he sold the business to the widow Emilie Rousselet. Her son Alfred kept the business running, as dietetic healing methods and treatments, such as Dr. Pariser’s “Homburg diet”, had a tremendous effect on zwieback sales at that time. Adolf and Wilhelm, the sons of Alfred Rousselet, again expanded operations. By 1959, the number of employees had risen to 59 before a growing crisis in sales became noticeable. Despite expanding its range of products, they were not successful in keeping the company competitive. In 1969, the company had to be sold.

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Building History

Construction

1884 (Umzug von Louisenstraße 84)

Demolition

1969 (Verkauf)

Location

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Subject Area

Economy

Funding

private

Keywords

Factories   Food production  

References

Recommended Citation

„Zwieback Factory Arrabin (2.)“, in: Orte der Kur <https://www.lagis-hessen.de/en/odk/record/id/1129> (aufgerufen am 21.05.2026)