Troy Hill in Pittsburgh in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Henry J. Heinz
(1844-1919)
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 away); Allegheny Aqueduct (approx. 0.4 miles away); St. Nicholas Church and Mala Jaska (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pittsburgh.
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.)
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