Andrew Carnegie
Description:
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.
LocationMem:
Near Schenley Drive Extension, Pittsburgh,
Institution:
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Official/Unofficial:
Official (Historical Marker Database)
Date of Dedication:
1996
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