Wyoming Branch of the Free Library
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Don.Morfe
N 40° 01.270 W 075° 07.240
18T E 489702 N 4430112
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
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member unimoggers
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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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