Rear View of H. J. Heinz Company Main Plant, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, circa 1916
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Artifact Overview
The H.J. Heinz Company's main plant was located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Beginning in 1890, the company would build over 20 buildings by 1930 to create the massive complex that would become known as "The House of Heinz." This photograph was taken of a building on the Heinz grounds around 1916.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
circa 1916
Creators
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
53.41.343
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: 7.75 in
Width: 9.625 in
Inscriptions
written on back:
Heinz Main Plant - Pittsburgh / Rear View
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