Auditorium Interior | Historic Pittsburgh

1901

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Title
Auditorium Interior
Identifier
MSP57.B001.I11
Source Identifier
MSP57.B001.I11
Description
The center of most of the educational and social activities was the Heinz Auditorium, completed in 1900, said to be the first in the United States built solely for the benefit of employees. It had 1500 opera-style seats, a gallery with two proscenium boxes, 2000 incandescent light bulbs, a pipe organ, a Pianola, a Steinway Concert Grand Piano, an Edison Stereo-Projecting Kinetoscope, and an elegant dome with stained glass. On the day before Christmas, employees give a play, written and staged by the employees, which included music furnished by the Heinz Orchestra. Also included in the program were instrumental and vocal solos by the employees, with encores, humorous recitations, and a presentation of a floral tribute to management from the girls. The auditorium was adorned with a large Christmas tree and various decorations. Santa Claus appeared on the stage, followed by Mr. Heinz, who shook his hand and addressed all those in attendance on the joyous spirit of the Christmas season. After the entertainment, each employee received a gift from the company.
Genre
photographs
Subject
H.J. Heinz Company (Pittsburgh, Pa.). Auditorium.
Auditoriums--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh.
Source
H.J. Heinz Company, Photographs, 1864-1991, MSP 57, Library and Archives Division, Senator John Heinz History Center
Contributor
Detre Library & Archives, Heinz History Center
Collection
H.J. Heinz Company Photographs
Rights Information
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Rights Holder
Senator John Heinz History Center