Troy Hill in Pittsburgh in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Henry J. Heinz
(1844-1919)
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, March 13, 2011
1. Henry J. Heinz Marker
From a start in 1869 selling bottled horseradish, Heinz built an international firm by 1886. He pioneered innovative advertising, quality control, and benevolent employee policies and transformed modern diets.
Erected 1994 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1869.
Location. 40° 27.198′ N, 79° 59.56′ W. Marker is in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. It is in Troy Hill. Marker is at the intersection of 16th Street and Progress Street, on the right when traveling north on 16th Street. Located near the former Heinz plant on the North Side of Pittsburgh. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pittsburgh PA 15212, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sixteenth Street Bridge (approx. 0.2 miles away); E & O Brewery (approx. ¼ mile away); The Biergarten (approx. ¼ mile away); The Lagering Caves (approx. ¼ mile away); Avery College (approx. 0.3 miles away); Pittsburgh's Grand Hall at the Priory (approx. 0.3 miles
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Also see . . .
1. Henry J. Heinz. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on November 28, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Henry John Heinz. Find A Grave website entry (Submitted on March 16, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
3. Henry J. Heinz - Behind the Marker. Explore PA History website entry (Submitted on June 29, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, March 13, 2011
2. Henry J. Heinz Marker
Photographed By Unknown
3. Henry J. Heinz
Photographed By Associated Photographers Inc., circa 1910
4. Henry J. Heinz and Grandchildren
Henry J. Heinz with grandchildren including H.J. Heinz II on the right being held by governess Elizabeth Rust.
Courtesy: Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania
Photographed By Associated Photographers. Inc, circa 1904
5. H. J. Heinz Co. Original Factory
Original factory of H. J. Heinz Co. in front of the North Side Plant.
In 1854, H. J. Heinz's father John, built a house for his family on Mail Street in Sharpsburgh. The house later became the first H. J. Heinz Factory. In 1904, the house was moved five miles down the Allegheny River to the main North Side plant as a memorial to the founding of the company.
Courtesy: Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania
Photographed By N/a, circa 1910
6. Advertisement for Heinz Pickles and Food Products
Courtesy of the Pennsylvania State Archives
Photographed By Unknown, circa 1890
7. Heinz Pickles Marketing Cart
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Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 14, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,474 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 14, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on March 16, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 4, 5. submitted on July 7, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 6, 7. submitted on July 26, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
