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- "Sarah Heinz House...Dedicated to Youth--Recreation, Character--Service," 1915 - In 1901, the Covode House was built as a small boys' club serving the recreational and social needs of local youth. Established by Howard Heinz (son of H.J. Heinz), the club allowed girls to participate two years later and soon outgrew its facility. The Sarah Heinz House (named after Howard's mother) was built around 1913 as its replacement. This booklet describes activities offered here.
- 1915
- Collections - Artifact
"Sarah Heinz House...Dedicated to Youth--Recreation, Character--Service," 1915
In 1901, the Covode House was built as a small boys' club serving the recreational and social needs of local youth. Established by Howard Heinz (son of H.J. Heinz), the club allowed girls to participate two years later and soon outgrew its facility. The Sarah Heinz House (named after Howard's mother) was built around 1913 as its replacement. This booklet describes activities offered here.
- H. J. Heinz Company, Weaving at the Covode House, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, circa 1910 - The H.J. Heinz Company was at the forefront of employee welfare during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Amenities such as a gymnasium, swimming pool, and large dining rooms supported a strong company culture. Employees and their families were also encouraged to participate in self-improvement classes. Here, boys are seen weaving in the Covode House, a boys' club in the H.J. Heinz main plant.
- circa 1910
- Collections - Artifact
H. J. Heinz Company, Weaving at the Covode House, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, circa 1910
The H.J. Heinz Company was at the forefront of employee welfare during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Amenities such as a gymnasium, swimming pool, and large dining rooms supported a strong company culture. Employees and their families were also encouraged to participate in self-improvement classes. Here, boys are seen weaving in the Covode House, a boys' club in the H.J. Heinz main plant.