Drawings of Heinz Company Branch Houses, circa 1915

In 1869, H.J. Heinz began his career in the processed food industry exclusively selling horseradish. His product line quickly expanded to include pickled foods, preserves, and condiments, becoming a household name by the turn of the century. This success allowed operations to expand across the country. This drawing depicts several distribution branches, each with their own accounting department, delivery system, and corps of traveling salesmen.