Yard Area outside Stables and Preserves Building of Main Plant, H. J. Heinz Company, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, March 24, 1904

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Artifact Overview

The main plant of the H.J. Heinz Company was located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and consisted of many buildings and departments. The buildings in the background of this photograph are the Preserves Building (left) and the stables (right). The top-of-the-line stables -- sometimes referred to as "equine palaces" -- housed the company's horses, which were used for delivery and transportation.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Photographic print

Subject Date

24 March 1904

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

53.41.354

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of H.J. Heinz Co.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)
Linen (Material)

Technique

Gelatin silver process
Mounting

Color

Sepia (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 7.25 in
Width: 9.375 in