Interior of Heinz House in Pittsburgh before Its Relocation to Greenfield Village, circa 1952
THF236980 / Interior of Heinz House in Pittsburgh before Its Relocation to Greenfield Village, circa 1952
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Artifact Overview
Enterprising Henry J. Heinz began his successful business by bottling horseradish in the basement of his parents' home in Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania. In 1904, the house was relocated to the H. J. Heinz main plant in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This photograph of the interior of the Heinz House was taken in 1952, just before its relocation to Greenfield Village in 1953.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
circa 1952
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
EI.1929.632
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: 8.25 in
Width: 10.00 in
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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.