Andrew Carnegie (1835-1919)

Allegheny County · dedicated 1996 · Carnegie Library, 4400 Forbes Ave., Oakland (Pittsburgh)

A poor Scottish immigrant, Carnegie became a millionaire steel magnate and proponent of the "Gospel of Wealth." Seeking to benefit society with his fortune, he built over 2,500 libraries and endowed institutions advancing education and peace.

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Marker data: Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission via data.pa.gov

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