Carnegie Mellon University - Andrew Carnegie Online Archives

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  • Date = 191-?
  • Subject = New York (N.Y.)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
  • Subject = Cornerstone laying--New York (State)--New York--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.

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This collection contains primary resources about Carnegie's bequests along with supporting explanatory text, that teachers will be able to use as part of their curriculum.
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Trowel used in laying the corner stone of Carnegie Hall, New York City, 13th May, 1890
Trowel used in laying the corner stone of Carnegie Hall, New York City, 13th May, 1890
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Louise--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie Hall (New York, N.Y.)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Music-halls--New York (State)--New York--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Bricklaying--Equipment and supplies--Pictorial works., Cornerstone laying--New York (State)--New York--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., New York (N.Y.)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a silver trowel bearing the inscription: "With this trowel Mrs. Andrew Carnegie laid the cornerstone of the new music hall building, south east corner 57th Street and Seventh Avenue, New York, May 13th 1890." Includes manufacturer's stamp: "Richardson's Best, I. Evarkin. J." Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 35 x 26 cm.; "P-5974"--Mount