Beaver Falls in Beaver County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Carnegie Library

Photographed By J. J. Prats, March 4, 2006

1. The Carnegie Library Marker

Inscription. Constructed in 1903 as the County's first library building. The building funds were furnished by an Andrew Carnegie grant and the site and maintenance by the citizens of Beaver Falls and the Big Beaver Falls School District.

Erected by Beaver County Historical Research & Landmarks Foundation.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Carnegie Libraries, and the Pennsylvania - Beaver County Historical Research and Landmarks Foundation series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1903.

Location. 40° 45.252′ N, 80° 19.183′ W. Marker is in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, in Beaver County. Marker is at the intersection of Seventh Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 18) and 13th Street on Seventh Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1301 7th Avenue, Beaver Falls PA 15010, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Joe Namath (a few steps from this marker); Chinese Workers in Beaver Falls (approx. 0.6 miles away); Second Baptist Church (approx. 0.7 miles away); Union Drawn Steel (approx. 0.7 miles away); Patterson Heights Incline (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Beaver Falls.

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Photographed By J. J. Prats, March 4, 2006

2. The Carnegie Library Marker

The Carnegie Library image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, March 4, 2006

3. The Carnegie Library

March Parklet can be seen to the left of the building.

March Parklet Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, March 4, 2006

4. March Parklet Plaque

This plaque is on the left side of the façade, below the building plaque. It reads: "March Parklet. Dedicated to James H. March, Sr. for his inspiring efforts and community service for the Beaver Falls area. June 1969."

Beaver Falls Historical Society & Museum Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, March 4, 2006

5. Beaver Falls Historical Society & Museum Plaque

"Est. 1945." It is on the façade of the building, to the right.

Beaver Falls Centennial Time Capsule 1868–1968 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, March 4, 2006

6. Beaver Falls Centennial Time Capsule 1868–1968

"To be opened in 100 years or at the discretion of proper authority." This plaque is on the ground against the foundation, to the right of the entrance below the Beaver Falls Historical Society & Museum plaque.

Medley Grave image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, December 23, 2012

7. Medley Grave

Grave located in Grove Cemetery in New Brighton.
Charles Medley
Fire Chief of City of Beaver Falls, PA. 1899-1914
Mayor of City of Beaver Falls, PA. 1946-1950

E. Fern Medley
Librarian at Carnegie Free Library in Beaver Falls, PA 1921-1967
"Many call her blessed for inspiring in them love of literature and zest for life"

Credits. This page was last revised on March 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 5, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,752 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on March 5, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 7. submitted on December 23, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.