H. J. Heinz Company in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1904-1953, with Inset Showing Heinz House
THF236952 / 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
Collection Title
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
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ArtifactHeinz House
Enterprising Henry J. Heinz began his successful business by bottling horseradish in the basement of his parents' home in Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania. From this house, he sold a growing variety of pickles and relishes to neighbors before moving his operation to Pittsburgh. This house currently features an exhibit on the H.J. Heinz Company's innovative business practices and marketing techniques.