1895 Dedication of
The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
and
Carnegie Institute
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The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Institute were dedicated on November 5, 1895. The following is Andrew Carnegie's dedication address, in its entirety, as officially published by the City of Pittsburgh. The page numbers refer to the official booklet published, reporting the dedicatory exercises.

In his address(on page 24, line 23 of the official booklet), Andrew Carnegie publicly announces, for the first time, his intention to build a free public library in Carnegie, Pennsylvania. On May 1, 1901, the Andrew Carnegie Free Library opened to the public.

Title Pages of the Official City of Pittsburgh Booklet
Reporting the Dedication of The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Institute

Photograph from the Official City of Pittsburgh Booklet
of the new Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Institute building

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News Release - October 2, 1995:
100 Years Ago - Andrew Carnegie Announces Desire to Build Library
in Carnegie, Pennsylvania, During Carnegie Institute Dedication

Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the Andrew Carnegie Free Library
Congratulating The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh on Their Centennial

Cover Letter Transmitting Board Resolution to The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh


Andrew Carnegie Free Library History Cover Page.

History of the Andrew Carnegie Free Library.

Information about the Andrew Carnegie Free Library.

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Library Legally Established 100 Years Ago by Andrew Carnegie.

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