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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 by Mrs. Carnegie in laying the corner stone of the Engineering Societies Building, New York 8th May, 1906
Trowel used by Mrs. Carnegie in laying the corner stone of the Engineering Societies Building, New York 8th May, 1906
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Louise--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., United Engineering Society--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Professional associations--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Masonry--Equipment and supplies--Pictorial works., Cornerstone laying--New York (State)--New York--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Engineers--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., New York (N.Y.)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a trowel used by Mrs. Carnegie to lay the corner stone of the Engineering Societies building in New York City on May 8th, 1906. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 34 cm. x 26 cm
Trowel used in laying corner stone of the Engineer's Club building, New York City, presented by Mr. Carnegie, 23rd December, 1905
Trowel used in laying corner stone of the Engineer's Club building, New York City, presented by Mr. Carnegie, 23rd December, 1905
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Louise--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Engineers Club of New York--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Professional associations--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Bricklaying--Equipment and supplies--Pictorial works., Cornerstone laying--New York (State)--New York--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Engineers--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., New York (N.Y.)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a trowel used by Mrs. Carnegie to lay the corner stone of the Engineers Club building in New York City on May 8th, 1906. Andrew Carnegie donated money to build this building. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 35 cm. x 26 cm
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