Carnegie Libraries

Links

Carnegie Libraries in Texas

http://www.texasescapes.com/Texas_architecture/CarnegieLibraries.htm

Checklist of buildings and current uses, with postcards of now-demolished Carnegie libraries.

Carnegie Libraries of California

http://www.carnegie-libraries.org/

History, architecture and modern use of every Carnegie library building in the state.

Carnegie Libraries of Scotland

http://www.scotcities.com/carnegie/

History and architecture with contemporary photographs and original drawings.

Carnegie Libraries: Andrew Carnegie & Public Libraries in Kansas

http://ktwu.washburn.edu/journeys/scripts/1208a.html

Transcript of television feature on the impact and heritage of Carnegie's donations in the state.

Carnegie Libraries: The Future Made Bright

http://www.nps.gov/history/nr/twhp/wwwlps/lessons/50carnegie/50carnegie.htm

Lesson plan for teaching about Andrew Carnegie's library philanthropy. Includes readings, photos, and suggested activities.

Carnegie Library Buildings in Michigan

http://www.cterwilliger.com/resource/carnegie/

List of Carnegie grants in the state with dates and modern photographs.

Carnegie Library Buildings in South Carolina

http://www.libsci.sc.edu/histories/vts/epw53.html

List of Carnegie buildings in the state with dates and photographs.

Carnegie's Library Legacy

http://www.post-gazette.com/ae/20030302carnegie2.asp

The history and renovation of the city's library branches, from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Cleveland's Carnegie Libraries

http://www.cpl.org/?q=node/2388

Contemporary photographs of the branch buildings and facsimiles of correspondence with Carnegie.

Deconstructing the Philanthropic Library: the Sociological Reasons Behind Andrew Carnegie's Millions

http://www.michaellorenzen.com/carnegie.html

Essay examining Carnegie's support for meritocracy and the socialization of immigrants to the United States.

History of Andrew Carnegie and Carnegie Libraries

http://andrewcarnegie.tripod.com/

Biographical material, photographs and details of his benefactions in Pennsylvania.

Illinois Carnegie Libraries

http://www.state.il.us/hpa/ps/carnegielibraries.htm

Modern photographs and detailed histories from submissions to the National Register of Historic Places. [PDF]