Takoma Park neighborhood branch of the D.C. Public Library System, 416...
Designed by Washington-based architectural firm Marsh & Peter and built in 1911. Construction of this "first purpose-built neighborhood library" in Washington, DC, was funded through a $40,000 contribution by p... More
Carnegie Library of Atlanta, 126 Carnegie Way, Atlanta, Fulton County,...
Significance: Was one of the few extant examples of Beaux Arts Classicism in Atlanta. When built, was the first free public library supported by a Georgia city. Name derives from a $100,000 donation from Andrew... More
Carnegie Library of Atlanta, 126 Carnegie Way, Atlanta, Fulton County,...
Significance: Was one of the few extant examples of Beaux Arts Classicism in Atlanta. When built, was the first free public library supported by a Georgia city. Name derives from a $100,000 donation from Andrew... More
Carnegie Library of Atlanta, 126 Carnegie Way, Atlanta, Fulton County,...
Significance: Was one of the few extant examples of Beaux Arts Classicism in Atlanta. When built, was the first free public library supported by a Georgia city. Name derives from a $100,000 donation from Andrew... More
Free Library of Philadelphia, Kingsessing Branch, 1201 South 51st Stre...
Significance: Completed in 1919, the Kingsessing Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia was among the last of twenty-five branch libraries built through an endowment from industrialist-turned-philanthropist... More
Free Library of Philadelphia, Passyunk Branch, 1935 Shunk Street, Phil...
Significance: When the cornerstone of the Passyunk Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia was laid in 1913, it was one of seven branches concurrently under construction through an endowment from industriali... More
Free Library of Philadelphia, West Philadelphia Branch, 201 South 40th...
Significance: Completed in 1906, the West Philadelphia Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia was the first of twenty-five branch libraries built through an endowment from industrialist-turned-philanthropis... More
Carnegie Free Library, 300 East South Street, Union, Union County, SC
Significance: The Carnegie Free LIbrary was one of the first of 15 libraries established in towns throughout South Carolina by iron and steel industrialist and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. Andrew Carnegie p... More
Free Library of Philadelphia, Falls of Schuylkill Branch, 3501 Midvale...
Significance: Completed in 1913, the Falls of the Schuylkill Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia was one of twenty-five branch libraries built through an endowment from industrialist-turned-philanthropis... More
Free Library of Philadelphia, Falls of Schuylkill Branch, 3501 Midvale...
Significance: Completed in 1913, the Falls of the Schuylkill Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia was one of twenty-five branch libraries built through an endowment from industrialist-turned-philanthropis... More
Free Library of Philadelphia, Cobbs Creek Branch, 5800 Cobbs Creek Par...
Significance: Completed in 1925, the Cobbs Creek Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia was the next to last of twenty-five branch libraries built through an endowment from industrialist-turned-philanthropi... More
Free Library of Philadelphia, Thomas Holme Branch, 7810 Frankford Aven...
Significance: Completed in 1906, the Thomas Holme Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia was the fifth of twenty-five branch libraries built through an endowment from industrialist-turned-philanthropist And... More
Hartford City Public Library, 314 North High Street, Hartford City, Bl...
Significance: The Hartford City Public Library is one of the many libraries in the State of Indiana that was established with a grant from Andrew Carnegie. Carnegie gave Hartford City a gift of $16,000 on Janu... More
Free Library of Philadelphia, Logan Branch, 1333 Wagner Avenue, Philad...
Significance: Completed in 1918, the Kingsessing Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia was the twenty-first of twenty-five branch libraries built through an endowment from industrialist-turned-philanthropi... More
Free Library of Philadelphia, Lehigh Avenue Branch, 601 West Lehigh Av...
Significance: Completed in 1906, the Lehigh Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia was one of the first of twenty-five branch libraries built through an endowment from industrialist-turned-philanthropist An... More
Tacony, Tacony Branch Library, Free Library of Philadelphia, 6700 bloc...
Significance: While not initially established-but partially funded-by the Disstons, education and social betterment were a key part of their concept of benevolent industrial paternalism. The Tacony Branch Libr... More
Tacony, Tacony Branch Library, Free Library of Philadelphia, 6700 bloc...
Significance: While not initially established-but partially funded-by the Disstons, education and social betterment were a key part of their concept of benevolent industrial paternalism. The Tacony Branch Libr... More
Takoma Park neighborhood branch of the D.C. Public Library System, 416...
Designed by Washington-based architectural firm Marsh & Peter and built in 1911. Construction was funded through a $40,000 contribution by philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. Title, date, subject note, and keywords... More
Carnegie Free Library, 300 East South Street, Union, Union County, SC
Significance: The Carnegie Free LIbrary was one of the first of 15 libraries established in towns throughout South Carolina by iron and steel industrialist and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. Andrew Carnegie p... More
Free Library of Philadelphia, Manayunk Branch, Fleming and Dupont Stre...
Significance: Completed in 1908, the Manayunk Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia was the tenth of twenty-five branch libraries built through an endowment from industrialist-turned-philanthropist Andrew ... More
Free Library of Philadelphia, Wyoming Branch, 231 East Wyoming Avenue,...
Significance: Completed in 1930, the Wyoming Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia was the last of twenty-five branch libraries built through an endowment from industrialist-turned-philanthropist Andrew Ca... More
Free Library of Philadelphia, Wyoming Branch, 231 East Wyoming Avenue,...
Significance: Completed in 1930, the Wyoming Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia was the last of twenty-five branch libraries built through an endowment from industrialist-turned-philanthropist Andrew Ca... More
Free Library of Philadelphia, Wyoming Branch, 231 East Wyoming Avenue,...
Significance: Completed in 1930, the Wyoming Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia was the last of twenty-five branch libraries built through an endowment from industrialist-turned-philanthropist Andrew Ca... More
Free Library of Philadelphia, Lehigh Avenue Branch, 601 West Lehigh Av...
Significance: Completed in 1906, the Lehigh Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia was one of the first of twenty-five branch libraries built through an endowment from industrialist-turned-philanthropist An... More
Tacony, Tacony Branch Library, Free Library of Philadelphia, 6700 bloc...
Significance: While not initially established-but partially funded-by the Disstons, education and social betterment were a key part of their concept of benevolent industrial paternalism. The Tacony Branch Libr... More
Clifton Branch of the Enoch Pratt Library System located on the corner...
The site was donated by Frank and Florence Novak in 1914. The branch was later erected in 1916 with funds given by Andrew Carnegie. Title, date, subject note, and keywords provided by the photographer. Credit l... More
Carnegie Library of Atlanta, 126 Carnegie Way, Atlanta, Fulton County,...
Significance: Was one of the few extant examples of Beaux Arts Classicism in Atlanta. When built, was the first free public library supported by a Georgia city. Name derives from a $100,000 donation from Andrew... More
Carnegie Library of Atlanta, 126 Carnegie Way, Atlanta, Fulton County,...
Significance: Was one of the few extant examples of Beaux Arts Classicism in Atlanta. When built, was the first free public library supported by a Georgia city. Name derives from a $100,000 donation from Andrew... More
Free Library of Philadelphia, Kingsessing Branch, 1201 South 51st Stre...
Significance: Completed in 1919, the Kingsessing Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia was among the last of twenty-five branch libraries built through an endowment from industrialist-turned-philanthropist... More
Carnegie Free Library, 300 East South Street, Union, Union County, SC
Significance: The Carnegie Free LIbrary was one of the first of 15 libraries established in towns throughout South Carolina by iron and steel industrialist and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. Andrew Carnegie p... More
Carnegie Free Library, 300 East South Street, Union, Union County, SC
Significance: The Carnegie Free LIbrary was one of the first of 15 libraries established in towns throughout South Carolina by iron and steel industrialist and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. Andrew Carnegie p... More
Free Library of Philadelphia, Manayunk Branch, Fleming and Dupont Stre...
Significance: Completed in 1908, the Manayunk Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia was the tenth of twenty-five branch libraries built through an endowment from industrialist-turned-philanthropist Andrew ... More
Free Library of Philadelphia, Falls of Schuylkill Branch, 3501 Midvale...
Significance: Completed in 1913, the Falls of the Schuylkill Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia was one of twenty-five branch libraries built through an endowment from industrialist-turned-philanthropis... More
Free Library of Philadelphia, Falls of Schuylkill Branch, 3501 Midvale...
Significance: Completed in 1913, the Falls of the Schuylkill Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia was one of twenty-five branch libraries built through an endowment from industrialist-turned-philanthropis... More
Free Library of Philadelphia, Thomas Holme Branch, 7810 Frankford Aven...
Significance: Completed in 1906, the Thomas Holme Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia was the fifth of twenty-five branch libraries built through an endowment from industrialist-turned-philanthropist And... More
Tacony, Tacony Branch Library, Free Library of Philadelphia, 6700 bloc...
Significance: While not initially established-but partially funded-by the Disstons, education and social betterment were a key part of their concept of benevolent industrial paternalism. The Tacony Branch Libr... More
Tacony, Tacony Branch Library, Free Library of Philadelphia, 6700 bloc...
Significance: While not initially established-but partially funded-by the Disstons, education and social betterment were a key part of their concept of benevolent industrial paternalism. The Tacony Branch Libr... More
Clifton Branch of the Enoch Pratt Library System located on the corner...
The site was donated by Frank and Florence Novak in 1914. The branch was later erected in 1916 with funds given by Andrew Carnegie. Title, date, subject note, and keywords provided by the photographer. Credit l... More
Carnegie Free Library, 301 South Pittsburgh Street, Connellsville, Fay...
Significance: Connellsville was the regional center of the world famous Connellsville coking fields that supplied the Pittsburgh steel industry during its peak in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Andrew ... More
Carnegie Free Library, 300 East South Street, Union, Union County, SC
Significance: The Carnegie Free LIbrary was one of the first of 15 libraries established in towns throughout South Carolina by iron and steel industrialist and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. Andrew Carnegie p... More
Carnegie Free Library, 300 East South Street, Union, Union County, SC
Significance: The Carnegie Free LIbrary was one of the first of 15 libraries established in towns throughout South Carolina by iron and steel industrialist and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. Andrew Carnegie p... More
Carnegie Free Library, 300 East South Street, Union, Union County, SC
Significance: The Carnegie Free LIbrary was one of the first of 15 libraries established in towns throughout South Carolina by iron and steel industrialist and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. Andrew Carnegie p... More
Free Library of Philadelphia, Manayunk Branch, Fleming and Dupont Stre...
Significance: Completed in 1908, the Manayunk Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia was the tenth of twenty-five branch libraries built through an endowment from industrialist-turned-philanthropist Andrew ... More
Free Library of Philadelphia, Thomas Holme Branch, 7810 Frankford Aven...
Significance: Completed in 1906, the Thomas Holme Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia was the fifth of twenty-five branch libraries built through an endowment from industrialist-turned-philanthropist And... More
Free Library of Philadelphia, Logan Branch, 1333 Wagner Avenue, Philad...
Significance: Completed in 1918, the Kingsessing Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia was the twenty-first of twenty-five branch libraries built through an endowment from industrialist-turned-philanthropi... More
Free Library of Philadelphia, Lehigh Avenue Branch, 601 West Lehigh Av...
Significance: Completed in 1906, the Lehigh Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia was one of the first of twenty-five branch libraries built through an endowment from industrialist-turned-philanthropist An... More
Free Library of Philadelphia, Lehigh Avenue Branch, 601 West Lehigh Av...
Significance: Completed in 1906, the Lehigh Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia was one of the first of twenty-five branch libraries built through an endowment from industrialist-turned-philanthropist An... More
Takoma Park neighborhood branch of the D.C. Public Library System, 416...
Designed by Washington-based architectural firm Marsh & Peter and built in 1911. Construction was funded through a $40,000 contribution by philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. Title, date, subject note, and keywords... More
Carnegie Library of Atlanta, 126 Carnegie Way, Atlanta, Fulton County,...
Significance: Was one of the few extant examples of Beaux Arts Classicism in Atlanta. When built, was the first free public library supported by a Georgia city. Name derives from a $100,000 donation from Andrew... More
Carnegie Library of Atlanta, 126 Carnegie Way, Atlanta, Fulton County,...
Significance: Was one of the few extant examples of Beaux Arts Classicism in Atlanta. When built, was the first free public library supported by a Georgia city. Name derives from a $100,000 donation from Andrew... More
Carnegie Library of Atlanta, 126 Carnegie Way, Atlanta, Fulton County,...
Significance: Was one of the few extant examples of Beaux Arts Classicism in Atlanta. When built, was the first free public library supported by a Georgia city. Name derives from a $100,000 donation from Andrew... More
Free Library of Philadelphia, Passyunk Branch, 1935 Shunk Street, Phil...
Significance: When the cornerstone of the Passyunk Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia was laid in 1913, it was one of seven branches concurrently under construction through an endowment from industriali... More
Carnegie Free Library, 300 East South Street, Union, Union County, SC
Significance: The Carnegie Free LIbrary was one of the first of 15 libraries established in towns throughout South Carolina by iron and steel industrialist and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. Andrew Carnegie p... More
Free Library of Philadelphia, Thomas Holme Branch, 7810 Frankford Aven...
Significance: Completed in 1906, the Thomas Holme Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia was the fifth of twenty-five branch libraries built through an endowment from industrialist-turned-philanthropist And... More
Free Library of Philadelphia, Thomas Holme Branch, 7810 Frankford Aven...
Significance: Completed in 1906, the Thomas Holme Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia was the fifth of twenty-five branch libraries built through an endowment from industrialist-turned-philanthropist And... More
Hartford City Public Library, 314 North High Street, Hartford City, Bl...
Significance: The Hartford City Public Library is one of the many libraries in the State of Indiana that was established with a grant from Andrew Carnegie. Carnegie gave Hartford City a gift of $16,000 on Janu... More
Hartford City Public Library, 314 North High Street, Hartford City, Bl...
Significance: The Hartford City Public Library is one of the many libraries in the State of Indiana that was established with a grant from Andrew Carnegie. Carnegie gave Hartford City a gift of $16,000 on Janu... More
Carnegie Library, 500 National Avenue, Las Vegas, San Miguel County, N...
Significance: The library was funded by a grant from Andrew Carnegie, and was one of the 1679 libraries constructed between 1886 and 1917 through Carnegie's program. Carnegie devoted some forty million dollars ... More
Tacony, Tacony Branch Library, Free Library of Philadelphia, 6700 bloc...
Significance: While not initially established-but partially funded-by the Disstons, education and social betterment were a key part of their concept of benevolent industrial paternalism. The Tacony Branch Libr... More
Carnegie Library of Atlanta, 126 Carnegie Way, Atlanta, Fulton County,...
Significance: Was one of the few extant examples of Beaux Arts Classicism in Atlanta. When built, was the first free public library supported by a Georgia city. Name derives from a $100,000 donation from Andrew... More
Carnegie Library of Atlanta, 126 Carnegie Way, Atlanta, Fulton County,...
Significance: Was one of the few extant examples of Beaux Arts Classicism in Atlanta. When built, was the first free public library supported by a Georgia city. Name derives from a $100,000 donation from Andrew... More
Carnegie Library of Atlanta, 126 Carnegie Way, Atlanta, Fulton County,...
Significance: Was one of the few extant examples of Beaux Arts Classicism in Atlanta. When built, was the first free public library supported by a Georgia city. Name derives from a $100,000 donation from Andrew... More
Carnegie Library of Atlanta, 126 Carnegie Way, Atlanta, Fulton County,...
Significance: Was one of the few extant examples of Beaux Arts Classicism in Atlanta. When built, was the first free public library supported by a Georgia city. Name derives from a $100,000 donation from Andrew... More
Free Library of Philadelphia, Kingsessing Branch, 1201 South 51st Stre...
Significance: Completed in 1919, the Kingsessing Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia was among the last of twenty-five branch libraries built through an endowment from industrialist-turned-philanthropist... More
Free Library of Philadelphia, Kingsessing Branch, 1201 South 51st Stre...
Significance: Completed in 1919, the Kingsessing Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia was among the last of twenty-five branch libraries built through an endowment from industrialist-turned-philanthropist... More
Free Library of Philadelphia, Passyunk Branch, 1935 Shunk Street, Phil...
Significance: When the cornerstone of the Passyunk Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia was laid in 1913, it was one of seven branches concurrently under construction through an endowment from industriali... More
Free Library of Philadelphia, Manayunk Branch, Fleming and Dupont Stre...
Significance: Completed in 1908, the Manayunk Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia was the tenth of twenty-five branch libraries built through an endowment from industrialist-turned-philanthropist Andrew ... More
Johnstown Public Library, 304 Washington Street, Johnstown, Cambria Co...
Significance: The library owes its original existence and reconstruction to the steel industry. In 1877, the Cambria Iron Company gave the Washington Street site to the Cambria Library Association, and two year... More
Free Library of Philadelphia, Thomas Holme Branch, 7810 Frankford Aven...
Significance: Completed in 1906, the Thomas Holme Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia was the fifth of twenty-five branch libraries built through an endowment from industrialist-turned-philanthropist And... More
Hartford City Public Library, 314 North High Street, Hartford City, Bl...
Significance: The Hartford City Public Library is one of the many libraries in the State of Indiana that was established with a grant from Andrew Carnegie. Carnegie gave Hartford City a gift of $16,000 on Janu... More
Free Library of Philadelphia, Logan Branch, 1333 Wagner Avenue, Philad...
Significance: Completed in 1918, the Kingsessing Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia was the twenty-first of twenty-five branch libraries built through an endowment from industrialist-turned-philanthropi... More
Free Library of Philadelphia, Wyoming Branch, 231 East Wyoming Avenue,...
Significance: Completed in 1930, the Wyoming Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia was the last of twenty-five branch libraries built through an endowment from industrialist-turned-philanthropist Andrew Ca... More
Free Library of Philadelphia, Wyoming Branch, 231 East Wyoming Avenue,...
Significance: Completed in 1930, the Wyoming Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia was the last of twenty-five branch libraries built through an endowment from industrialist-turned-philanthropist Andrew Ca... More
Tacony, Tacony Branch Library, Free Library of Philadelphia, 6700 bloc...
Significance: While not initially established-but partially funded-by the Disstons, education and social betterment were a key part of their concept of benevolent industrial paternalism. The Tacony Branch Libr... More
Alexandria Memorial Public Library, Hartslog & Main Streets, Alexandri...
Significance: The Alexandria Memorial Public Library is one of the most formal and high-style buildings in town. Two of Alexandria's leading citizens and philanthropists, William Woolverton and William Thompson... More
Free Library of Philadelphia, Passyunk Branch, 1935 Shunk Street, Phil...
Significance: When the cornerstone of the Passyunk Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia was laid in 1913, it was one of seven branches concurrently under construction through an endowment from industriali... More
Carnegie Free Library, 301 South Pittsburgh Street, Connellsville, Fay...
Significance: Connellsville was the regional center of the world famous Connellsville coking fields that supplied the Pittsburgh steel industry during its peak in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Andrew ... More
Free Library of Philadelphia, Falls of Schuylkill Branch, 3501 Midvale...
Significance: Completed in 1913, the Falls of the Schuylkill Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia was one of twenty-five branch libraries built through an endowment from industrialist-turned-philanthropis... More
Free Library of Philadelphia, Cobbs Creek Branch, 5800 Cobbs Creek Par...
Significance: Completed in 1925, the Cobbs Creek Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia was the next to last of twenty-five branch libraries built through an endowment from industrialist-turned-philanthropi... More
Hartford City Public Library, 314 North High Street, Hartford City, Bl...
Significance: The Hartford City Public Library is one of the many libraries in the State of Indiana that was established with a grant from Andrew Carnegie. Carnegie gave Hartford City a gift of $16,000 on Janu... More
Free Library of Philadelphia, Logan Branch, 1333 Wagner Avenue, Philad...
Significance: Completed in 1918, the Kingsessing Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia was the twenty-first of twenty-five branch libraries built through an endowment from industrialist-turned-philanthropi... More
Free Library of Philadelphia, Wyoming Branch, 231 East Wyoming Avenue,...
Significance: Completed in 1930, the Wyoming Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia was the last of twenty-five branch libraries built through an endowment from industrialist-turned-philanthropist Andrew Ca... More
Free Library of Philadelphia, Wyoming Branch, 231 East Wyoming Avenue,...
Significance: Completed in 1930, the Wyoming Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia was the last of twenty-five branch libraries built through an endowment from industrialist-turned-philanthropist Andrew Ca... More
Alexandria Memorial Public Library, Hartslog & Main Streets, Alexandri...
Significance: The Alexandria Memorial Public Library is one of the most formal and high-style buildings in town. Two of Alexandria's leading citizens and philanthropists, William Woolverton and William Thompson... More
The 1904 Carnegie Library in Terrell, Texas, east of Dallas
Title, date, and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Following appeals by local women's clubs, philanthropist Andrew Carnegie donated funds to build the library, which is now the Terrell... More
Free Library of Philadelphia, Kingsessing Branch, 1201 South 51st Stre...
Significance: Completed in 1919, the Kingsessing Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia was among the last of twenty-five branch libraries built through an endowment from industrialist-turned-philanthropist... More
Free Library of Philadelphia, Kingsessing Branch, 1201 South 51st Stre...
Significance: Completed in 1919, the Kingsessing Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia was among the last of twenty-five branch libraries built through an endowment from industrialist-turned-philanthropist... More
Free Library of Philadelphia, Passyunk Branch, 1935 Shunk Street, Phil...
Significance: When the cornerstone of the Passyunk Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia was laid in 1913, it was one of seven branches concurrently under construction through an endowment from industriali... More
Carnegie Free Library, 301 South Pittsburgh Street, Connellsville, Fay...
Significance: Connellsville was the regional center of the world famous Connellsville coking fields that supplied the Pittsburgh steel industry during its peak in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Andrew ... More
Carnegie Free Library, 300 East South Street, Union, Union County, SC
Significance: The Carnegie Free LIbrary was one of the first of 15 libraries established in towns throughout South Carolina by iron and steel industrialist and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. Andrew Carnegie p... More
Free Library of Philadelphia, Manayunk Branch, Fleming and Dupont Stre...
Significance: Completed in 1908, the Manayunk Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia was the tenth of twenty-five branch libraries built through an endowment from industrialist-turned-philanthropist Andrew ... More
Free Library of Philadelphia, Manayunk Branch, Fleming and Dupont Stre...
Significance: Completed in 1908, the Manayunk Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia was the tenth of twenty-five branch libraries built through an endowment from industrialist-turned-philanthropist Andrew ... More
Free Library of Philadelphia, Cobbs Creek Branch, 5800 Cobbs Creek Par...
Significance: Completed in 1925, the Cobbs Creek Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia was the next to last of twenty-five branch libraries built through an endowment from industrialist-turned-philanthropi... More
Hartford City Public Library, 314 North High Street, Hartford City, Bl...
Significance: The Hartford City Public Library is one of the many libraries in the State of Indiana that was established with a grant from Andrew Carnegie. Carnegie gave Hartford City a gift of $16,000 on Janu... More
Free Library of Philadelphia, Lehigh Avenue Branch, 601 West Lehigh Av...
Significance: Completed in 1906, the Lehigh Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia was one of the first of twenty-five branch libraries built through an endowment from industrialist-turned-philanthropist An... More
Carnegie Library of Atlanta, 126 Carnegie Way, Atlanta, Fulton County,...
Significance: Was one of the few extant examples of Beaux Arts Classicism in Atlanta. When built, was the first free public library supported by a Georgia city. Name derives from a $100,000 donation from Andrew... More
Carnegie Library of Atlanta, 126 Carnegie Way, Atlanta, Fulton County,...
Significance: Was one of the few extant examples of Beaux Arts Classicism in Atlanta. When built, was the first free public library supported by a Georgia city. Name derives from a $100,000 donation from Andrew... More
Carnegie Library of Atlanta, 126 Carnegie Way, Atlanta, Fulton County,...
Significance: Was one of the few extant examples of Beaux Arts Classicism in Atlanta. When built, was the first free public library supported by a Georgia city. Name derives from a $100,000 donation from Andrew... More
Carnegie Free Library, 300 East South Street, Union, Union County, SC
Significance: The Carnegie Free LIbrary was one of the first of 15 libraries established in towns throughout South Carolina by iron and steel industrialist and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. Andrew Carnegie p... More
Free Library of Philadelphia, Manayunk Branch, Fleming and Dupont Stre...
Significance: Completed in 1908, the Manayunk Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia was the tenth of twenty-five branch libraries built through an endowment from industrialist-turned-philanthropist Andrew ... More