Heinz House at the H. J. Heinz Main Plant, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
THF236994 / Heinz House at the H. J. Heinz Main Plant, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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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, where it served as a company museum for many years. This photograph features the Heinz House nestled within the Heinz plant in Pittsburgh.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
1904-1953
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
EI.1929.637
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.