Denver CO
The Carnegie library in Denver opened in 1910 thanks to a six-million-dollar donation (today’s $). It operated until 1956 and is now used for offices and special events. The first photo is undated.
Dodge City KS
The Carnegie Library in Dodge City opened in 1907 and served until 1970, after which it housed two restaurants, then three private clubs. It narrowly avoided demolition and is now the Carnegie Center for the Arts. The first photo is undated.
Lewiston ID
Construction began on the Lewiston Carnegie Library in 1905, but quickly incurred financial problems. It finally opened in 1908 and served until 1999. It is now occupied by Children’s House Montessori School. The first photo is dated 1906.
Carnegie Hall
The most famous non-library Carnegie building in the U.S. is the 3,671-seat Carnegie Hall. The world famous concert venue open in 1891, eventually hosting 250 performances annually in its three auditoriums. The first photo shows opening day and the second is undated.
Carnegie Mansion
The 64-room, 56,000 sq.ft. Carnegie Mansion was completed in 1902. It was the first house in the U.S. using a structural steel frame. It was also the first to have central heating and a private elevator. A custom-built railroad supplied the two tons of coal needed every day to heat the home. An extensive garden was planted by the street so passersby could enjoy it. Today it is open, free to the public . The home is now the Cooper-Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum. The first photo is dated 1901.
