Munhall in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Carnegie Library of Homestead Swim Team
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, July 22, 2011
1. Carnegie Library of Homestead Swim Team Marker
Carnegie Library opened here 1898. Host to athletic club that included world-renowned swimmers. Coached by Jack Scarry, Olympic medal winners were Susan Laird and Jo McKim, 1928, and Lenore Kight Wingard, 1932 and 1936. Anna Mae Gorman competed in 1932.Erected 2004 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. In addition, it is included in the Carnegie Libraries, and the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1898.
Location. 40° 24.44′ N, 79° 54.186′ W. Marker is in Munhall, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. Marker is on 10th Street, 0.1 miles west of Andrew Street, on the left when traveling west. Located in front of the Carnegie Library of Homestead. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Homestead PA 15120, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Carnegie Library of Homestead (a few steps from this marker); World War I Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); National Carpatho-Rusyn Cultural and Educational Center
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Also see . . . Homestead Library Athletic Club Swim Team - Behind the Marker. ExplorePAHistory.com (Submitted on July 22, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, July 22, 2011
2. Carnegie Library of Homestead Swim Team Marker
Photographed By Unknown, circa 1905
3. Carnegie Library of Homestead
Courtesy of the Pennsylvania State Archives
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, July 22, 2011
4. Carnegie Library of Homestead Sign
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, July 22, 2011
5. Carnegie Library of Homestead
Main Entrance
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, July 22, 2011
6. Carnegie Library of Homestead
Photographed By Unknown, circa 1934
7. Homestead swim coach Jack Scarry
Library and Archives Division, Sen. John Heinz History Center
Credits. This page was last revised on December 13, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 22, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 742 times since then and 66 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 22, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on July 26, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 4, 5, 6. submitted on July 22, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 7. submitted on July 26, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
