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

Summary

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 were in attendance during the Heinz Company's centennial celebration at Greenfield Village in October 1969.

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 were in attendance during the Heinz Company's centennial celebration at Greenfield Village in October 1969.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Gelatin silver process

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 8.125 in

Width: 10 in

Heinz House

Details

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