Buffalo Transportation Pierce-Arrow Museum - Table of Contents

Pierce-Arrow Co.  - Table of Contents

Heinz, Pierce and Munschauer Co. / George N. Pierce Co.
at the
The Buffalo Transportation Pierce-Arrow Museum

263 Michigan Ave. at 201 Seneca St., Buffalo, New York
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Heinz, Pierce and Munschauer Co.


George N. Pierce (1846-1910), the founder of the company, began business in Buffalo in 1872 or 1873 when he established the firm of Heinz, Pierce and Munschauer to manufacture bird cages, tinware, toilet seats, bath tubs, water filters, and washing machines.

 Two bird cage details below:







Heinz, Pierce and Munschauer





1887 George N. Pierce & Company

In 1887 Pierce organized a new firm, George N. Pierce Co. to make children's tricycles, and in 1891 made bicycles his main product.











































Special thanks to Founder and Executive Director James Sandoro for his cooperation in 2011

Photos and their arrangement © 2011 Chuck LaChiusa
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