Carnegie Library of Homestead Swim Team
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Gosffo
N 40° 24.442 W 079° 54.187
17T E 593071 N 4473550
I couldn't understand a library with a swim team, but they won Olympic metals. It was Carneigie's special library and he built it for his workers!
Waymark Code: WM8KTE
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 04/15/2010
Views: 5
Marker Text: Carnegie Library opened here 1898. Host to athletic club that included world-renowned swimmers. Coached by Jack Scarry, Olympic medal winners were Susan Laird & Jo McKim, 1928, & Lenore Kight Wingard, 1932 & 1936. Anna Mae Gorman competed in 1932.
Marker Name: Homestead Library, 536 10th Avenue, Munhall
County: Allegheny
Date Dedicated: 08/14/2004
Marker Type: City
Location: Homestead Library, 536 10th Avenue, Munhall
Category: Sports, Women
Website: [Web Link]
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