Employee Auditorium during Christmas, H. J. Heinz Company, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, circa 1910
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"Pickle King" H. J. Heinz was one of the first to provide exemplary amenities for his employees. These supported a strong company culture and the factory -- deemed a "model factory" -- became an example for other industries. One feature was the auditorium, believed to be the first in the country built exclusively for employees. Workers attended concerts, dances, and stage productions, including the annual Christmas play.
"Pickle King" H. J. Heinz was one of the first to provide exemplary amenities for his employees. These supported a strong company culture and the factory -- deemed a "model factory" -- became an example for other industries. One feature was the auditorium, believed to be the first in the country built exclusively for employees. Workers attended concerts, dances, and stage productions, including the annual Christmas play.
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
circa 1910
Creators
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
53.41.831
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of H.J. Heinz Co.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Cardboard
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Mounting
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 8.25 in
Width: 10.5 in
Inscriptions
written on back: Heinz Aud.
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