Carnegie Libraries
Page 13 of 15 — Showing results 121 to 130 of 145
historicalmarkerproject.com/markers/HM1U2T_manistee-city-library-historical_Manistee-MI.html
In 1885 a group of Manistee Ladies formed the Lakeside Club, whose primary goal was to create a library. In 1902 the club joined forces with the local literary society and successfully campaigned for a public library. The Andrew Carnegie Foundation funded t…
historicalmarkerproject.com/markers/HM1UG8_carnegie-library-building-historical_Petoskey-MI.html
When living in Petoskey in 1919, the library was a favorite haunt of Hemingway's and, in December, wearing his Italian cape and Red Cross uniform, he spoke here to the Ladies Aid Society about his World War I experiences. At that event he met the Connable f…
historicalmarkerproject.com/markers/HM1VA4_braddock-carnegie-library-historical_Braddock-PA.html
Braddock Carnegie
Library
has been designated a
National Historic Landmark
This site possesses national significance
In commemorating the history of the
United States of America
Built in 1888-1889 and dedicated March 30, 1889, This is the first libra…
historicalmarkerproject.com/markers/HM1VLO_scott-countys-carnegie-library-historical_Scottsburg-IN.html
Side AScott County Board of Commissioners appointed a library board 1917 in response to citizen petitions for a public library. Library board sought Carnegie grant for funding assistance. locally $7,500 was raised; Carnegie grant of $12,500 was added. Libra…
historicalmarkerproject.com/markers/HM1XDN_redfield-carnegie-library-historical_Redfield-SD.html
This Property has been
Placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
historicalmarkerproject.com/markers/HM1YEA_carnegie-library_Lansing-MI.html
Side AAndrew Carnegie credited libraries with opening the "treasures of knowledge and imagination through which youth may ascend." This belief led him to provide funding for more than 1,600 libraries across the United States. Designed by local architect Edw…
historicalmarkerproject.com/markers/HM1YY0_carnegie-library_Pendleton-IN.html
Side A
Pendleton's first Library Association was formed in 1877. Subscribers paid $5 each for one of 200 association shares.
In 1906, 18 community residents formed the Independent Social Club. Each read a book, they brought it to a meeting. Members excha…
historicalmarkerproject.com/markers/HM1ZX4_tyler-carnegie-library_Tyler-TX.html
It served as the City's library for 75 years, until a new one was opened in 1979. It was financed by a $15,000 gift from Andrew Carnegie and by citizens who raised $2,000 to buy the land.
historicalmarkerproject.com/markers/HM1ZX4_tyler-carnegie-library_Tyler-TX.html
It served as the City's library for 75 years, until a new one was opened in 1979. It was financed by a $15,000 gift from Andrew Carnegie and by citizens who raised $2,000 to buy the land.
historicalmarkerproject.com/markers/HM1ZX4_tyler-carnegie-library_Tyler-TX.html
It served as the City's library for 75 years, until a new one was opened in 1979. It was financed by a $15,000 gift from Andrew Carnegie and by citizens who raised $2,000 to buy the land.