Illustration of Performance at the Heinz Employee Auditorium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, circa 1912

The H.J. Heinz Company was at the forefront of employee welfare during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Exemplary employee amenities such as a gymnasium, swimming pool, auditorium, and self-improvement classes supported a strong company culture. In the auditorium -- believed to be the first in the country built exclusively for employees -- workers attended concerts, dances, and stage productions.