Munhall in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Carnegie Library of Homestead
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Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, July 22, 2011
1. Carnegie Library of Homestead
Historic Landmark Plaque
of Homestead
Alden and Harlow, Architects
1896-98
Erected by Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music • Charity & Public Work • Education. In addition, it is included in the Carnegie Libraries, and the Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation series lists.
Location. 40° 24.43′ N, 79° 54.182′ W. Marker is in Munhall, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. It can be reached from 10th Avenue 0.1 miles west of Andrew Street. Located to the right of the main entrance to the library. Dedication plaque is located to the left of the main entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 510 East 10th Avenue Munhall Pennsylvania 15120, Homestead PA 15120, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Pittsburgh. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, in the Ohio River Valley, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France, the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Carnegie Library of Homestead Swim Team (a few steps from this marker); World War I Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Carnegie Steel Manager's House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); National Carpatho-Rusyn Cultural and Educational Center
this page online
Also see . . .
1. Carnegie Library of Homestead. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on June 26, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Carnegie Library of Homestead. Official site (Submitted on July 22, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, July 22, 2011
2. Carnegie Library of Homestead
Dedicated by
Andrew Carnegie
November 5, 1898
Rededicated
November 7, 1998
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, July 22, 2011
3. Carnegie Library of Homestead Markers
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, July 22, 2011
4. Carnegie Library of Homestead
Identification sign
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, July 22, 2011
5. Carnegie Library of Homestead
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, circa 1905
6. Carnegie Library of Homestead
Courtesy of the Pennsylvania State Archives
Photographed by Longfellow, Alden and Harlow, circa 1900
7. Carnegie Library of Homestead
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division
Photographed by Theodore C. Marceau, circa 1913
8. Andrew Carnegie
American businessman and philanthropist.
Source Library of Congress
Credits. This page was last revised on June 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 22, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,231 times since then and 61 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 22, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 6. submitted on July 26, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 7. submitted on November 29, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 8. submitted on July 22, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
