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From the Pittsburgh City Paper, Pittsburgh - 2005 June 8:
Weekly Column - "You Had to Ask !"
Is it true that Andrew Carnegie paid to have the town of Carnegie named after himself?
Question submitted by: Bill Evans, Carnegie
Writer: CHRIS POTTER
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1898 - Total: $93,000 Donated by Andrew Carnegie
1912 - $100,000 Donated by Andrew Carnegie as "Christmas Gift"
Total: $193,000
2000 (end of First Quarter) - Total: $161.97 (Account in First Carnegie Deposit Bank)
Performing Arts Groups In-Residence at the Music Hall
Petition to Amend Declaration of Trust Agreement
Approved by Orphans' Court June 6, 2000
News Release - April 20, 2000:
DO YOU HAVE OLD PICTURES OF, OR
PAPERS FROM,
THE ANDREW CARNEGIE FREE LIBRARY AND MUSIC HALL ?
Click Here to see Andrew Carnegie's
1899 Declaration of Trust Agreement,
the Library's Legal Charter, in
its
entirety.
Click Here for
Information****************
Click Here to see
1898 Grant Letter
on Library History*************************from Andrew Carnegie
Click Here to see the Andrew Carnegie and Carnegie Libraries Photo Album.
In Cobblestone Magazine, April, 1999:
The
History of Andrew Carnegie
Cobblestone
Student Activities on Life of Andrew Carnegie
News Release - April 12, 1999:
National Magazine Highlights Andrew Carnegie
and Pittsburgh
Click Here to see 1899 Newspaper Articles Regarding Laying of Library Cornerstone.
Guerry, Matthew.
"Work on mosaic pieces for Library Park in Carnegie nearly finished."
TribLive.com: Tribune-Review, Pittsburgh 2018 June 20.
Reconstruction of Library Park of the Andrew Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall, Carnegie PA.
Elliott, Suzanne.
"Final workshops set for Carnegie's Library Park mosaic mural."
TribLive.com: Tribune-Review, Pittsburgh 2018 June 4.
Regarding Library Park at the Andrew Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall, Carnegie PA.
Hacke, Stephanie.
"Carnegie library seeks volunteers for Library Park mosaics project."
TribLive.com: Tribune-Review, Pittsburgh 2018 March 13.
Project to greatly enhance the
Library Park of the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall in Carnegie PA.
Sheleheda, Christina.
"Carnegie Library set for 'Lincoln Portrait' concert."
TribLive.com: Tribune-Review, Pittsburgh 2018 Feb. 10.
Presidents Day concert at the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, Carnegie PA.
"Obituary: Sarah 'Sally' Ford / Served 18 years as mayor of Rosslyn Farms." Obituary.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2017 Oct. 28.
Surviving are sons Bill of Hansville, Wash., Tom of Manheim, Pa., Ted of Mt. Lebanon and daughters Debbie Rathnam of Hingham, Mass., and Isabel of Rosslyn Farms; nine grandchildren and a great-grandson.
The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Andrew Carnegie Free Library, 300 Beechwood Ave., Carnegie 15106 or the Rosslyn Farms Community Center, c/o Andrea Harkins, 8 Revere Road, Carnegie 15106.
Death Notice.
"Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall – Library Director." Position Posting.
ACLALibraries.org 2017 Oct. 12.
Fuoco, Linda Wilson.
"Library Park in Carnegie: a work in progress."
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2017 Oct. 6.
Sudar, Sarah.
"Tours provide look at Carnegie's ghostly stories."
TribLive.com: Tribune-Review, Pittsburgh 2017 Sept. 21.
Eisert, Eric.
"Carnegie Council could limit parking on Beechwood Avenue."
TribLive.com: Tribune-Review, Pittsburgh 2017 June 16.
Home Street is located behind the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, which this month began a two-year project to create Library Park.
Cherry, Bobby and Kristina Serafini.
"Historical checks on display at Carnegie library."
TribLive.com: Tribune-Review, Pittsburgh 2017 June 15.
Peaslee, Matthew.
"Carnegie Elks Lodge awards Gratitude Grants to local groups."
TribLive.com: Tribune-Review, Pittsburgh 2017 June 10.
Grant given to Andrew Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall in the Pittsburgh suburb of Carnegie, Pennsylvania.
Cherry, Bobby.
"Work to create Library Park in Carnegie set to begin."
TribLive.com: Tribune-Review, Pittsburgh 2017 June 3.
Improvements to Library Park, at the Andrew Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall in the Pittsburgh suburb of Carnegie, Pennsylvania, are about to begin.
Lyons, Kim.
"Carnegie, Sewickley libraries wary over potential loss of federal funding."
TribLive.com: Tribune-Review, Pittsburgh 2017 April 1.
When she tries to explain how she sees the role of the public library in the 21st century, Andrew Carnegie Free Library director Diane Klinefelter points to a quote from, of all people, musician Keith Richards.
“He said the library belongs to you,” Klinefelter said. “Libraries really are the great equalizers. Not everybody has an opportunity to go out and buy a new book or a new DVD. But the library provides access for everybody.”
Dinnerstein, Madelyn.
"Carnegie library lunch book talk series begins with 9/11 author."
TribLive.com: Tribune-Review, Pittsburgh 2017 March 24.
Series at the Andrew Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall in Carnegie PA.
Peaslee, Matthew.
"Air Force band to perform in Carnegie."
TribLive.com: Tribune-Review, Pittsburgh 2017 March 22.
USAF jazz band plays in the Music Hall of the Andrew Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall in Carnegie PA, during annual Library open house.
Ferraro, Rebecca L.
"Carlynton students' music, art to be showcased."
TribLive.com: Tribune-Review, Pittsburgh 2017 March 11.
With help from the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, Carlynton students will showcase their artistic talents at Carlynton Community Arts Extravaganza — an event planned for March 24 and 25.
Serafini, Kristina.
"Carnegie library celebrates Read Across America Day."
TribLive.com: Tribune-Review, Pittsburgh 2017 March 3.
Event in 2nd-floor Lincoln Gallery / Lecture Hall at the Andrew Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall in Carnegie PA.
Peaslee, Matthew.
"New Carnegie librarian settling into role."
TribLive.com: Tribune-Review, Pittsburgh 2017 Feb. 10.
Regarding new part-time children's and youth services librarian at the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall in Carnegie, Pennsylvania.
Clift, Theresa.
"Former Carnegie councilman tapped for Allegheny County Council appointment."
TribLive.com: Tribune-Review, Pittsburgh 2017 Jan. 16.
While Catena was on Carnegie Council, Carnegie Park was revitalized and the borough doubled its annual funding to the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall to keep its doors open, he said.
Peaslee, Matthew.
"Carnegie Park, police among departments seeing funded projects in 2017 budget."
TribLive.com: Tribune-Review, Pittsburgh 2016 Dec. 28.
The budget also includes $70,000 for the Andrew Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall to be used for operational expenses.
"One for the books: Community rallies to save Carnegie library." Editorial.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2016 Dec. 24.
Board of Trustees of the Andrew Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall receive permanent funding from the Borough of Carnegie, Pennsylvania.
Podurgiel, Bob.
"Carnegie saves library by doubling its funding."
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2016 Dec. 23.
Board of Trustees of the Andrew Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall receive permanent funding from the Borough of Carnegie, Pennsylvania.
Peaslee, Matthew.
"Carnegie Borough signs 20-year pact ensuring funding for library, music hall."
TribLive.com: Tribune-Review, Pittsburgh 2016 Dec. 13.
Board of Trustees of the Andrew Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall receive permanent funding from the Borough of Carnegie, Pennsylvania.
Mayernik, Jr., David.
"Borough funding to Carnegie library could increase."
TribLive.com: Tribune-Review, Pittsburgh 2016 Dec. 6.
Board of Trustees of the Andrew Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall seek additional funding from the Borough of Carnegie, Pennsylvania.
Mayernik, Jr., David.
"Carnegie library board members seek more borough funding."
Tribune-Review, Pittsburgh 2016 Oct. 19.
Board of Trustees of the Andrew Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall seek additional funding from the Borough of Carnegie, Pennsylvania.
Mayernik, Jr., David.
"Carnegie mayor wants stronger focus on parking, youth events."
Tribune-Review, Pittsburgh 2016 Oct. 19.
He cited businesses moving into the downtown area and events held at the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall and elsewhere.
Wilson Fuoco, Linda.
"Design ready, but money needed for proposed Library Park."
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2016 Oct. 14.
News article includes rendering of proposed improvements to Carnegie, PA's Library Park, for the Andrew Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall.
Mayernik, Jr., David.
"Park planned for Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall in Carnegie."
Tribune-Review, Pittsburgh 2016 Oct. 7.
News article includes rendering of proposed improvements to Carnegie, PA's Library Park.
Walsh, Glenn A.
"Library Park in Carnegie Borough to be Enhanced." Blog-Post.
LibraryWatchtower 2016 Aug. 20.
Spezialetti, Jim.
"Park planned for Carnegie library, music hall land."
Tribune-Review, Pittsburgh 2016 Aug. 10.
Plan to enhance Library Park, given along with the Andrew Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall in Carnegie, Pennsylvania, by Andrew Carnegie in 1901.
Spezialetti, Jim.
"Little Free Libraries pop up at Carnegie, Crafton elementaries."
Tribune-Review, Pittsburgh 2016 Aug. 10.
A Little Free Library, more than 2 feet by 2 feet in size, has been placed in planters outside both Carnegie and Crafton (Pennsylvania) elementary schools.
Wills, Rick.
"Open house to show off Carnegie library renovations."
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2015 Oct. 21.
After major rehabilitation, the main library space of the Andrew Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall in Carnegie, Pennsylvania reopens to the public October 26, after a special open house on October 25.
"Virtuoso violinists to perform at Carnegie Hall."
Observer-Reporter, Washington PA 2015 Sept. 20.
“Menard Presents: Carnegies in Concert”: Renowned violinist Monique Mead, who serves as director of music entrepreneurship at Carnegie Mellon University’s School of Music and director and founder of the university’s Center for Arts Innovation, will perform in the Music Hall of the Andrew Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall in the Pittsburgh suburb of Carnegie, Pennsylvania, October 2 at 7:30 p.m. (EDT). Faculty, alumni and students from Carnegie Mellon University’s School of Music also will perform.
Wilson Fuoco, Linda.
"Library renovations are underway in Carnegie."
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2015 Aug. 21.
The Andrew Carnegie Free Library reopens the renovated original library floor on October 25, while continuing a reduced library service in the basement during renovations.
Barcousky, Len.
"Window display honors co-founder of Historical Society of Carnegie."
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2015 Aug. 21.
Co-founding the Carnegie, Pennsylvania Historical Society was not Mrs. Marcella McGrogan’s (who died August 12) first experience with preserving the past. She had served earlier as the board president for the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall in the borough.
Walsh, Glenn A.
"Update: Historic Brashear Time Capsule." Blog Post.
SpaceWatchtower 2015 April 9.
On 1902 April 22, John Brashear accompanied Andrew Carnegie to the dedication ceremony of the Andrew Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall in the Pittsburgh suburb of Carnegie, Pennsylvania.
Also includes information regarding the 37th Brashear telescope produced at the historic Brashear Telescope Factory,
which was donated to Pittsburgh's original Buhl Planetarium and Institute of Popular Science in 1972.
Carter, Alice T.
"Civil War celebrations in Western Pa. end 150th observances."
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2015 April 8.
Civil War History Day on April 11, at the
Andrew Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall in the Pittsburgh suburb of Carnegie, Pennsylvania, includes tours of the Library's
Civil War Museum and a photographic gallery of Lincoln photographs. The play, "Our American Cousin," which was performed at Ford's Theater when Abraham Lincoln was assassinated, will be performed at Carlow University; the play had been performed at the Andrew Carnegie Free Library Music Hall for the 135th anniversary of Lincoln's assassination.
Wilson Fuoco, Linda.
"'Civil War' play at Andrew Carnegie Library marks anniversary of the end of the war."
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2015 April 3.
Includes informaton on free events at the Lincoln photographic gallery and
Civil War Museum at the
Andrew Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall in the Pittsburgh suburb of Carnegie, Pennsylvania.
Walsh, Glenn A.
"Museum & Library Workers Seek Better Treatment." Blog Post.
SpaceWatchtower 2014 Feb. 27.
Last week, the Pittsburgh City Paper ran a story on a new initiative by museum and library workers in the city, to seek better pay, benefits, and greater say in the work place. For many of these cultural-industry workers, the issue came to the forefront when some non-profit employers, including Carnegie Museums and Carnegie Libraries, cut employee hours, to avoid the expense of complying with the Federal Affordable Care Act, thus denying these part-time workers the opportunity to purchase discounted health care insurance.
Included is a letter-to-the-editor by former Buhl Planetarium employee and former Andrew Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall Life Trustee Glenn A. Walsh regarding this issue. Viability of Carnegie Science Center's latest $55 million expansion plan is questioned.
Guza, Megan.
"Carnegie library counting on Civil War room as big attraction in 2014."
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2014 Jan. 15.
Regarding the Andrew Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall in Carnegie PA, along with the Library's Civil War Museum.
Walsh, Glenn A.
"Saving Library Materials: "Great Depression Mentality" ???" Blog Post.
SpaceWatchtower 2013 Nov. 5.
When I was a Library Trustee (at the
Andrew Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall in Carnegie, Pennsylvania),
I sought and received the donation of several additional book stacks, so our small library did not have to weed as
many materials out of the collection. At the same time, a reference librarian told me that many older books, magazines,
and journals had been discarded from
Carnegie Library’s Allegheny Regional Branch (located next-door to
Pittsburgh's original
Buhl Planetarium and Institute of Popular Science). Are all of these discarded materials now
available on-line or on microfilm in Allegheny County? I doubt it.
Gulasy, Doug.
"Carnegie Free Library’s executive director steps down."
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2013 Jan. 17.
Regarding staff change at Andrew Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall in Carnegie, Pennsylvania.
Carpenter, Deana.
"Ghostly encounters land Carnegie Library on the Biography Channel."
The Almanac, South Hills, Pittsburgh 2012 Oct. 31.
Paranormal activity reported at the Andrew Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall in Carnegie, Pennsylvania.
Walsh, Glenn A.
"Brashear House & Factory: Nomination to National Register of Historic Places ." Blog Posting.
SpaceWatchtower 2012 Oct. 11.
Comments of Glenn A. Walsh, Project Director of
Friends of the Zeiss, in support of nomination.
Both
Henry Clay Frick and
Andrew Carnegie were good friends of John Brashear.
John Brashear accompanied
Andrew Carnegie to the dedication of the
Andrew Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall,
in Carnegie, Pennsylvania, on 1902 April 22.
Walsh, Glenn A.
"Historic Nomination: John Brashear House & Factory, Pittsburgh ." Blog Posting.
SpaceWatchtower 2012 Sept. 13.
Both
Henry Clay Frick and
Andrew Carnegie were good friends of John Brashear.
John Brashear accompanied
Andrew Carnegie to the dedication of the
Andrew Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall,
in Carnegie, Pennsylvania, on 1902 April 22.
Walsh, Glenn A.
"Centennial: New Allegheny Observatory Dedication ." Blog Posting.
SpaceWatchtower 2012 Aug. 28.
Both
Henry Clay Frick and
Andrew Carnegie made large contributions toward the construction of the new Allegheny Observatory.
Also,
John Brashear accompanied
Andrew Carnegie to the dedication of the
Andrew Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall,
in Carnegie, Pennsylvania, on 1902 April 22.
* Reed Ward, Paula.
"Justice Joan Orie Melvin to step away from state Supreme Court to fight charges."
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette On-Line 2012 May 18.
* Kerlik, Bobby, Jeremy Boren, and Brad Bumsted.
"State Supreme Court Justice Joan Orie Melvin hit with four felonies."
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review On-Line 2012 May 18.
** In the Spring of 1995, Common Pleas Court Judge Joan Orie Melvin, who was expecting a child at the time, ruled against the Borough of Carnegie in their attempt to take-over the Board of Trustees of the Andrew Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall of Carnegie, Pennsylvania. It was feared that if the Borough had been successful in their lawsuit against the Library, the Library may have eventually closed.
Widmer, Jeffrey.
"Carnegie council members express worries about library."
The Signal Item, Carnegie PA/YourCarlynton.com 2012 April 19.
Carnegie Borough Council members concerned regarding management staff turnover at the
Andrew Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall, Carnegie PA.
Gilbert Brown, Carole.
"Library issues stir questions in Carnegie."
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2012 April 5.
Financial, staff, and Board of Trustees problems at the
Andrew Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall, Carnegie, Pennsylvania.
Mayernik, Jr. David.
"Council members worried about void left by retiring library executive director."
The Signal Item, Carnegie PA/YourCarlynton.com 2012 March 22.
Carnegie Borough Council members concerned regarding management staff turnover at the
Andrew Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall, Carnegie PA.
Brussalis, Chris W.
"The sharing business."Letter-to-the-Editor.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2011 Feb. 8.
(Fourth of six letters on web page.)
Regarding funding problems of county libraries, in addition to city Carnegie Libraries.
Letter author is President of the Board of Trustees of the Andrew Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall in Carnegie, Pennsylvania.
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History of Andrew Carnegie and Carnegie
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History of Astronomer and Optician John A.
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History of The
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History of The
Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum,
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* The Borough of Carnegie, through an annual appropriation of the Borough Council;
* The Allegheny Regional Asset District, from the one percent sales and use tax levied in Allegheny County;
* The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, through an annual appropriation from Commonwealth Libraries;
* AND the generous donations given by individuals, non-profit
organizations, and businesses,
in Carnegie and the Chartiers Valley.
History of Astronomer, Educator, and Optician John A. Brashear, Friend of Andrew Carnegie
History of The Buhl Planetarium and Institute of Popular Science, Pittsburgh - America's Fifth Major Planetarium !
History of The Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum, Chicago - America's First Major Planetarium !
History of The Duquesne Incline, Pittsburgh - Historic Cable Car Railway Serving Commuters and Tourists since 1877 !
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