A public library and music hall in Carnegie, Pennsylvania, funded by Andrew Carnegie and opened in 1901.
At a glance
Known locally as the “Carnegie Carnegie,” the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall stands at 300 Beechwood Avenue. It is one of hundreds of Carnegie libraries built with the industrialist’s funding. The building houses both a public library and a music hall.
History
Construction was funded by Andrew Carnegie, the steel magnate who financed libraries across the United States and beyond. The building opened in 1901. Its location in the borough of Carnegie, Pennsylvania, gives it the affectionate nickname “Carnegie Carnegie.”
What you see
The building combines a public library with a music hall under one roof. It occupies a prominent site on Beechwood Avenue. The structure has been recognized as a historic landmark.
Cultural significance
The library is listed by the Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation as a Historic Landmark. It also appears on the National Register of Historic Places, a federal designation that acknowledges its importance to American history and architecture.
Key facts
- Country: United States
- City: Carnegie, Pennsylvania
- Coordinates: 40.4069, -80.0859
- Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Practical information & getting there
The library and music hall are located at 300 Beechwood Avenue in Carnegie, Pennsylvania. Carnegie is a borough in the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.
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