Employee Auditorium during Christmas, H. J. Heinz Company, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, circa 1910

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THF275204 / Employee Auditorium during Christmas, H. J. Heinz Company, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, circa 1910
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Artifact Overview

"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 Details

Artifact

Photographic print

Subject Date

circa 1910

Creators

Collection Title

H. J. Heinz Company Collection

Location

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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