Heinz Pier - Scenes From Atlantic City's Nostalgic Past.
The Iron Pier opened in Atlantic City in 1896. H.J. Heinz purchased the Iron Pier in 1898, and turned it into the Heinz Pier. He called it the "Crystal Palace by the Sea."
Heinz Pier
Post Card by Post Card Distribution Co. - From the collection of Thomas Topham.
Visitors to the Heinz Pier got to taste Heinz products, especially pickles, and were given a free Heinz pickle pin. The Heinz Pier was destroyed by a hurricane in 1944.
Heinz Pier - Another View.
Photo from the collection of Thomas Topham.
The Heinz Pier held daily organ recitals, and it included a museum which featured displays of "Kitchens from the Past," the then-present, and from other countries. Five examples are shown below.
Heinz Pier - French Kitchen Display
Photo from the collection of Thomas Topham.
Heinz Pier - English Kitchen Display
Photo from the collection of Thomas Topham.
Heinz Pier - Colonial Kitchen Display
Photo from the collection of Thomas Topham.
Heinz Pier - 1869 Kitchen Display
Photo from the collection of Thomas Topham.
Heinz Pier - Modern Kitchen Display
Photo from the collection of Thomas Topham.
Heinz Pier - Advertisement Postcard
Postcard from the collection of Thomas Topham.
Crowd at Heinz Pier - 1928
Postcard by Saltzburg's Merchandisise Co. - from the collection of Thomas Topham.
Thomas Topham -1951
