Andrew Carnegie
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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.
Waymark Code: WM5NZ
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 01/05/2006
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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.
Marker Name: Andrew Carnegie
County: Allegheny
Date Dedicated: 04/18/1996
Marker Type: City
Location: Carnegie Library, 4400 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh
Category: Professions & Vocations, Business & Industry, Ethnic & Immigration, Steel, Education
Website: [Web Link]
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