H. J. Heinz Company in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1904-1953, with Inset Showing Heinz House

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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

1904-1953

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

EI.1929.618

Credit

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

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Gelatin silver process

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 8.125 in
Width: 10.00 in

H. J. Heinz Company in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1904-1953, with Inset Showing Heinz House