H. J. Heinz II and Henry Ford II outside Heinz House at Greenfield Village, October 10, 1969

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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 main plant in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, before moving to Greenfield Village in 1953. H.J. Heinz II and Henry Ford II attended the Heinz Company's centennial celebration at Greenfield Village in October 1969. Here, Ford addresses the crowd.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Photographic print

Subject Date

1969

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

EI.1929.703

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Gelatin silver process

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 5 in
Width: 8.25 in