H. J. Heinz Company Main Plant, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, circa 1910

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Artifact Overview

The H.J. Heinz Company had humble beginnings in 1869 when its founder began selling horseradish out his parents' home in Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania. With a rapidly expanding product line and extensive marketing, the Heinz brand became a household name by the turn of the century. Its main plant in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (seen here), was known as the "Home of the 57" and offered tours for visitors.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Photographic print

Subject Date

circa 1910

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

53.41.1233

Credit

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

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Gelatin silver process

Color

Sepia (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 6.375 in
Width: 10 in

Inscriptions

written on back: 5 7/8"