Andrew Carnegie, Patron Saint of Libraries

Here’s One from the McCook Daily Gazette (McCook,Nebraska) that takes a nice look at Andrew Carnegie.

The Carnegie Libraries in the United States were built in a variety of architectural styles. Some, like the Library in Pittsburg, were ornate Greek Temples. Some, like the Library in Plainview, Neb., were identifiable square, plain, upright dark brick structures. A few, like ones in Ohio and Nebraska had a definite Southwestern theme. Any city could apply for the funds to build a library. There were few restrictions, but one that was always followed, “The Library had to be Free to the Public” …