Notice - 2004 October 26:
New Grass-roots Organization for
Preservation of Historic Carnegie Libraries
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Public Statement - 2005 April 26 --
Glenn A. Walsh Before Pittsburgh City Council --
Hiring of Proposed New Carnegie Library Director
Runs Contrary to Title 22 of the Pennsylvania Code:
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From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Pittsburgh - 2005 April 25:
Editorial:
Book sense / Carnegie Library can do business with Mistick
From the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, Pittsburgh - 2005 April 20:
New library system director unveils revamped branch
By Cara Hayden
From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Pittsburgh - 2005 April 20:
Barbara K. Mistick named head of Carnegie Library
By Marylynne Pitz
News Release from The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh - 2005 April 20:
Mistick to Lead Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
Biographies of Barbara K. Mistick, Ph.D.:
From Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh ***
From Carnegie Mellon University
Public Notice - 2005 February 15:
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Seeks New Library Director
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Public Statement - 2004 October 5 --
Glenn A. Walsh Before Pittsburgh City Council --
Regarding Letter Issued to Carnegie Library Board of Trustees Asking that
Next Library Director Hire Comply with Title 22 of the Pennsylvania Code
Letter - 2004 October 4:
To Carnegie Library Board of Trustees from Glenn A. Walsh --
Asking that New Library Director Hire Comply with Title 22 of the Pennsylvania Code
From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Pittsburgh - 2004 December 8:
Hazlett Theater to be renovated and host performances next year
Located in very first Carnegie Hall, adjoining Allegheny Regional Branch which was
first publicly-funded Carnegie Library in the Americas.
From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Pittsburgh - 2004 December 8:
Librarians, patrons lobby to keep library funds coming By Al Lowe
Pittsburgh area libraries, including Carnegie Libraries in McKeesport and Homestead,
having trouble keeping pace with shrinking government support.
From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Pittsburgh - 2004 December 8:
Carnegie police losing their 'mother hen' By Carole Gilbert Brown
First Carnegie police secretary retires Jan. 4, after 35 years.
From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Pittsburgh - 2004 December 7:
U.S. Steel to move R&D operations to Homestead Works site By Len Boselovic
R&D division of Carnegie Steel decendent returns to site of former Homestead Works.
From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Pittsburgh - 2004 December 4:
Obituary: LuCinda Smith / Former librarian loved to guide children
By Pohla Smith
Served as Children's Librarian at Lawrenceville Branch and
retired in 1978 as Head Librarian at Brookline Branch of Carnegie Library.
From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Pittsburgh - 2004 December 2:
Can Braddock find a future in its rich historic and natural resources?
By Patricia Lowry
Home of Andrew Carnegie's Edgar Thomson Works and
America's first Carnegie Library continues with financial problems.
From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Pittsburgh - 2004 November 23:
Carnegie Library closes all branches Dec. 6 for annual staff development day
Public Statement - 2004 November 23:
Statement of Glenn A. Walsh before Pittsburgh City Council,
Regarding Collection Needs of, and Discards By
The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
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From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Pittsburgh - 2004 November 13:
Editorial: Museum quality /
Pittsburghers reap the joys of expansion
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Notice - 2004 October 26:
New Grass-roots Organization for
Preservation of Historic Carnegie Libraries
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News Release - 2004 October 26:
Dark Total Eclipse of the Moon Wednesday Evening/
65th Anniversary of Pittsburgh’s Buhl Planetarium
Commemorated with Web Site Documenting Historic Transit of Venus
News Release - 2004 October 25:
BUSINESS PLAN OF CHILDREN'S MUSEUM CONTINUES WISHFUL THINKING,
AS OPERATING DEFICITS MOUNT AND OTHER MUSEUMS DOWNSIZE OR CLOSE
Including 2005 April closure of City Museum of Washington DC,
housed in 1903 Carnegie Library building.
Statement before the Board of the Allegheny Regional Asset District:
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From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Pittsburgh - 2004 October 20:
Carnegie flood cleanup continues
Carnegie adds $25,000 in parks funds to flood relief donations; spending tops $200,000
By Carole Gilbert Brown
From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Pittsburgh - 2004 October 12:
Linchpin business in Carnegie overcomes flood damage, reopens
By Michael A. Fuoco
From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Pittsburgh - 2004 October 10:
Obituary: Dr. Harry Alexander Black Jr.
Carnegie physician made house calls
By Jerome L. Sherman
One of last doctors to make house calls, designated "Mr. Carnegie" in 1977.
From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Pittsburgh - 2004 October 10:
The Flood of '04: A month afterwards, looks can be deceiving
By Michael A. Fuoco and Lillian Thomas
Update on September 17, 18 flood in Pittsburgh suburbs including Carnegie.
From The Washington Post, Washington, DC - 2004 October 9:
City Museum to Close Its Galleries
Troubled Venue Will Continue to Rent Space for Events
By Jacqueline Trescott
From the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, Pittsburgh - 2004 October 9:
Carnegie exhibit's preview draws media, artists from around the globe
By William Loeffler
Regarding Carnegie International art exhibition.
From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Pittsburgh - 2004 October 8:
Carnegie International timeline of art exhibitions since 1896
Compiled in part by Donald Miller
From The Washington Post, Washington, DC - 2004 October 8:
Ailing City Museum Cancels 'Funky' Show
Planned Exhibit Called Unsuitable
By Jacqueline Trescott
Controversial art show cancelled in Museum housed in original Carnegie Library.
From the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, Pittsburgh - 2004 October 7:
International appeal By Kurt Shaw
Regarding impending opening of 54th biennial Carnegie International art exhibition.
From the Pittsburgh Trib p.m., Pittsburgh - 2004 October 7:
Carnegie museums try to pull in visitors By Gwen Arbuckle
From The Washington Post, Washington, DC - 2004 September 30:
As Aged Building Breaks Down, Readership Is Up
Volunteers, Staff's Can-Do Spirit Help Ward 1 Library Meet New Challenges
By Caryle Murphy
From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Pittsburgh - 2004 October 6:
All but three stores plan to reopen after devastating Carnegie, Pa. Flood
By Carole Gilbert Brown
From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Pittsburgh - 2004 September 28:
Santorum tours flood-ravaged areas of Carnegie, Oakdale By Ed Blazina
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Notice - 2004 October:
Community Hard Hat Tour of the ongoing renovation of the
Squirrel Hill Branch of
The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh:
Saturday, October 16, 2004, 2:00 p.m.
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News Release - 2004 October 5:
RETIREMENT OF CARNEGIE LIBRARY DIRECTOR
GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY TO HIRE TRAINED LIBRARIAN
AND COME BACK INTO COMPLIANCE WITH STATE LAW
From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Pittsburgh - 2004 October 5:
After 31 years, an institution's institution signs off at Carnegie Magazine
By Patricia Lowry
Regarding retirement of long-time Carnegie Magazine Editor Robert Jay Gangewere.
From the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, Pittsburgh - 2004 October 5:
Carnegie pizzeria ready to go By Mark Houser
Regarding Carnegie, Pa. establishment back in business after major flood.
From the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, Pittsburgh - 2004 October 4:
Main Carnegie library celebrates makeover By Alyson Walls
From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Pittsburgh - 2004 October 4:
Grand re-opening celebrated at main branch of Carnegie Library
From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Pittsburgh - 2004 October 3:
Carnegie International grapples with big picture of human existence
By Mary Thomas
Carnegie International artists By Mary Thomas
Schedule of Carnegie International events
Regarding opening of 54th Carnegie International biennial art exhibition.
From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Pittsburgh - 2004 October 3:
Carnegie's 100 years of heroes By Steve Levin
Regarding centennial of the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission.
From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Pittsburgh - 2004 October 2:
Library series draws top children's authors, illustrators
By Karen MacPherson, Post-Gazette National Bureau
From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Pittsburgh - 2004 October 2:
Art Notes: Lectures complement 2 current exhibitions By Mary Thomas
Regarding Carnegie Lecture Hall lecture, on new exhibit in Carnegie Museum of Natural History.
From the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, Pittsburgh - 2004 September 30:
'Heart' of Carnegie meets challenge By Treshea N. Wade
Andrew Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall meets capital campaign challenge.
From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Pittsburgh - 2004 September 30:
Editorial: Checking out / Herb Elish leaves a library for a legacy
From the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, Pittsburgh - 2004 September 29:
Carnegie Library director to resign By Mike Wereschagin
From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Pittsburgh - 2004 September 29:
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh searches for new director
Elish plans to resign after raising funds
By Bob Hoover
From the Pittsburgh Trib p.m., Pittsburgh - 2004 September 29:
Local celebrities to read from banned books tonight at library in Oakland
By Melissa Meinzer
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Notice - 2004 September:
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING OF NETWORK
TO PROTECT, PRESERVE, AND RESTORE
CARNEGIE LIBRARY BUILDINGS NATIONWIDE,
under the auspices of the
National Trust for Historic Preservation.
2004 October 2, Saturday 11:45 a.m to 12:45 p.m. (EDST)
Louisville Free Public Library [constructed by Andrew Carnegie in 1906]
301 York Street [between 3rd & 4th Streets, one block south of Broadway, Downtown Louisville]
Louisville, Kentucky 40203
Telephone: 502-574-1611
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From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Pittsburgh - 2004 September 30:
Editorial: Checking out / Herb Elish leaves a library for a legacy
From the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, Pittsburgh - 2004 September 29:
Carnegie Library director to resign By Mike Wereschagin
From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Pittsburgh - 2004 September 29:
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh searches for new director
Elish plans to resign after raising funds
By Bob Hoover
From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette On-Line, Pittsburgh - 2004 September 28 (3:44 p.m.):
Carnegie Library director stepping down
From the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, Pittsburgh - 2004 September 27:
Fine Print By Jean Horne
From the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, Pittsburgh - 2004 September 24:
Museums' finances steadier By Bill Zlatos
From the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, Pittsburgh - 2004 September 24:
Obituary:
Renowned architect designed Scaife Gallery of the Carnegie Museum of Art
By Jerry Vondas
From the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, Pittsburgh - 2004 September 24:
Heroes get $3,500 Carnegie award
By Karen Zapf and Dwayne Pickels
From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Pittsburgh - 2004 September 24:
Hero Commission finds some heroes in Latrobe By Steve Levin
From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette On-Line, Pittsburgh - 2004 September 23 (10:01 a.m.):
4 in district receive Carnegie Hero awards
From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Pittsburgh - 2004 September 23:
Tilt! Flood waters destroy pinball group's headquarters
By Bob Batz Jr
From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Pittsburgh - 2004 September 23:
Reorganization should help library patrons find things fast
By Marylynne Pitz
From the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, Pittsburgh - 2004 September 23:
Students find space station astronaut down-to-earth By Bill Zlatos
From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Pittsburgh - 2004 September 23:
Astronaut has a down-to-earth chat with students By Byron Spice
From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Pittsburgh - 2004 September 22:
Architecture review: Oakland library's renovation done deftly
By Patricia Lowry
News Release - 2004 September 21:
RAIN RUNOFF FLOODING MAY HAVE AFFECTED HISTORIC
BUHL PLANETARIUM EQUIPMENT IN SCIENCE CENTER WAREHOUSE
From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette On-Line, Pittsburgh - 2004 September 21:
Man who died in flooding identified
Regarding only Allegheny County flood fatality; deaf man from Carnegie, Pennsylvania.
From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette On-Line, Pittsburgh - 2004 September 21:
Carlynton closed all week; Char Valley opens tomorrow By Ken Fisher
Regarding effect of flooding on Carnegie-area school districts.
From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette On-Line, Pittsburgh - 2004 September 21:
Flooding forces Carnegie food bank to move By Eleanor Chute
From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Pittsburgh - 2004 September 19:
Carnegie: A town under water By Amy McConnell Schaarsmith
From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Pittsburgh - 2004 September 15:
Braddock library faces deficit, cuts hours, staff
By Ann Belser
From the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, Pittsburgh - 2004 August 20:
$73M in state grants announced By Thomas Olson
Including $750,000 for rehabilitation
of the Andrew Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall
From the Internet Web Site of the
Andrew Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall - 2004 August 18:
PA Supports Library's Capital Campaign
From the Carnegie Signal-Item, Carnegie, Pa. - 2004 August 18:
Residents, businesses show support of Carnegie library
By Jeffrey Widmer
From the Carnegie Signal-Item, Carnegie, Pa. - 2004 August 18:
Newsmaker Q&A
Kelly talks about taking over as Carnegie council president
From the Carnegie Signal-Item, Carnegie, Pa. - 2004 August 18:
Harkovich no longer president of Carnegie Borough Council
By Jeffrey Widmer
From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Pittsburgh - 2004 August 18:
Carnegie makes history with new council president
Kelly is first woman in history, first Republican in decades
to lead board in 110-year-old borough
By Carole Gilbert Brown
Former Andrew Carnegie Free Library Life Trustee
Ascends to Presidency of Borough Council
In Borough Named for Andrew Carnegie
From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Pittsburgh - 2004 August 6:
Closing a Chapter:
Popular Downtown library branch to move to smaller quarters
By Alana Semuels
Notice - 2004 August 4:
DOWNTOWN PITTSBURGH LIBRARY CENTER CLOSES AUG. 6;
NEW DOWNTOWN LIBRARY TO OPEN IN FALL
Historic Bank Buildings No Longer to Host
Innovative Library Collaboration
From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Pittsburgh - 2004 April 5:
Search for Carnegie leader will be lengthy
By Marylynne Pitz
Also visit
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or
< http://andrewcarnegie.tripod.com/hazelwood/NR-HazelwoodLibHearing.htm >
Originally <
http://www.savehazelwoodlibrary.org >
Public Statement - 2004 November 23:
Statement of Glenn A. Walsh before Pittsburgh City Council,
Regarding Collection Needs of, and Discards By
The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
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Notice - 2004 October 26:
New Grass-roots Organization for
Preservation of Historic Carnegie Libraries
<
http://www.carnegielibraries.info >
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Notice - 2004 September:
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING OF NETWORK
TO PROTECT, PRESERVE, AND RESTORE
CARNEGIE LIBRARY BUILDINGS NATIONWIDE,
under the auspices of the
National Trust for Historic Preservation.
2004 October 2, Saturday 11:45 a.m to 12:45 p.m. (EDST)
Louisville Free Public Library [constructed by Andrew Carnegie in 1906]
301 York Street [between 3rd & 4th Streets, one block south of Broadway, Downtown Louisville]
Louisville, Kentucky 40203
Telephone: 502-574-1611
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News Release - 2004 July 14:
PITTSBURGH CITY COUNCIL UNANIMOUSLY APPROVES
HISTORIC DESIGNATION OF FIVE CARNEGIE LIBRARIES
Public Statement - 2004 July 13:
Statement of Glenn A. Walsh Before Pittsburgh City Council
Regarding Construction of an Intermodal Terminal Including a
New Greyhound Bus Station With Connections to Proposed
Convention Center Subway Station
From the Pittsburgh City Paper, Pittsburgh - 2004 June 30:
Epilogue
Preservationists don't want libraries taken out
By Lauren Donaldson
Public Statements - 2004 June 30
In Public Hearings Before Pittsburgh City Council
Supporting Proposed Historic Designations of
Five Original Carnegie Library Buildings:
Hazelwood Branch Library *** Homewood Branch Library *** Lawrenceville Branch Library
Mt. Washington Branch Library *** West End Branch Library
News Release - 2004 June 22:
PUBLIC HEARINGS ON HISTORIC DESIGNATION OF FIVE LIBRARIES,
BEFORE PITTSBURGH CITY COUNCIL JUNE 30
Public Statement - 2004 June 22:
Statement of Glenn A. Walsh, before Pittsburgh City Council,
regarding
City Council Public Hearings, June 30,
on Historic Designation of Five Carnegie Libraries
From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Pittsburgh - 2004 May 5:
Places: Preservation group spotlights old Greene County farm
By Patricia Lowry
From Pittsburgh Pulp, Pittsburgh - 2004 April 1:
The meaning of objectivity By Jonathan Barnes
News Release - 2004 March 29:
HISTORIC LAWRENCEVILLE LIBRARY BLDG.
NEXT ON CARNEGIE LIBRARY§æS HIT-LIST
Public Statement - 2004 March 29:
Statement of Glenn A. Walsh
Before the Board of Directors of the
Allegheny Regional Asset District
From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Pittsburgh - 2004 March 24:
Five libraries cited as historic structures in city
Public Statement - 2004 March 23:
Statement of Glenn A. Walsh before the City Planning Commission of Pittsburgh
News Release - 2004 March 21:
TUESDAY--PLANNING COMMISSION TO MAKE RECOMMENDATION
ON 5 LIBRARY BRANCHES NOMINATED TO BE HISTORIC LANDMARKS
* 2004 March 20 - The Courier-Post, Camden NJ:
City Plans To Restore Carnegie Library
Camden Will Seek State Funds To Help Repair Historic Building
By JIM WALSH
(2004 news article at bottom of web page.)
Public Statement - 2004 March 16:
Statement of Glenn A. Walsh before Pittsburgh City Council:
Closing of Historic Hazelwood Library Building
Carnegie Library Should Rehabilitate Historic Building and
Return Library to Historic Building, at End of Temporary 5-Year Lease
From Pittsburgh Pulp, Pittsburgh - 2004 March 11:
In with the old, out with the new
By Jonathan Barnes
Regarding impending closure of historic Hazelwood Library building.
SPECIAL NOTICE - 2004 March 10:
PERMANENT CLOSURE-HAZELWOOD LIBRARY BLDG: SAT 5 PM
LAST CHANCE TO SEE, AND PHOTOGRAPH,
THIS HISTORIC LIBRARY BUILDING
News Release - 2004 March 10:
PERMANENT CARNEGIE LIBRARY BLDG. CLOSURE: SAT. 5 PM
CARNEGIE LIBRARY TO ABANDON HISTORIC HAZELWOOD LIBRARY BLDG.
CITY IGNORES CITY RESIDENTS TO ABET SPECIAL INTEREST
Public Statement - 2004 March 10:
Statement of Glenn A. Walsh before Pittsburgh City Council:
Permanent Closing of Historic Hazelwood Library Building
News Release - 2004 March 1:
WED.--HISTORIC REVIEW COMMISSION TO MAKE RECOMMENDATION
ON 5 LIBRARY BRANCHES NOMINATED TO BE HISTORIC LANDMARKS
IMMEDIATELY AFTER PUBLIC HEARING
Public Statement - 2004 February 4:
Statement of Glenn A. Walsh
Before the Historic Review Commission of Pittsburgh
From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Pittsburgh - 2004 January 20:
Worth checking out newly renovated Homewood library
By Patricia Lowry
Includes commentary regarding proposed abandonment of Hazelwood Branch Library building.
From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Pittsburgh - 2004 January 14:
5 libraries take step toward historic designation
From the Pittsburgh Pulp, Pittsburgh - 2004 Jan. 8:
Libraries nominated as historic By Jonathan Barnes
[Fourth article, of four articles, on web page]
Historic Review Commission of Pittsburgh
Meeting Agenda: 2004 January 7
(Scroll-down agenda to 3:30 p.m, for Hearing on Carnegie Libraries)
2004 January 7
Statement of Glenn A. Walsh
Before the Historic Review Commission of Pittsburgh
News Release - 2004 January 5:
5 LIBRARY BRANCHES NOMINATED TO BE HISTORIC LANDMARKS
FIRST PUBLIC HEARING JANUARY 7
Annual News Updates for 2003 December:
Buhl Planetarium and
Carnegie Library
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