Wyoming Branch of the Free Library
Posted by: Don.Morfe
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The last library funded by noted philanthropist Andrew Carnegie opened here October 30, 1930.
Waymark Code: WM12EED
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 05/09/2020
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Wyoming Branch of the Free Library-The last library funded by noted philanthropist Andrew Carnegie opened here October 30, 1930, as the Wyoming Avenue Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia. Pittsburgh industrialist Carnegie endowed more than 2,500 libraries worldwide, including many in Philadelphia.
Marker Name: Wyoming Branch of the Free Library
County: Philadelphia
Date Dedicated: 10/29/2005
Marker Type: City
Location: 231 E Wyoming Ave., at "B" St., Philadelphia
Category: Buildings & Architecture, Business & Industry, Education
Website: Not listed
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