Heinz House at the H. J. Heinz Main Plant, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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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. 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.
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
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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