Person/Organization: Carnegie, Andrew
Item 52637
Carnegie Library, Fairfield, ca. 1920
Contributed by: L.C. Bates Museum / Good Will-Hinckley Homes Date: circa 1920 Location: Fairfield Media: Postcard
Item 11881
Lithgow Library, Augusta, ca. 1900
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1900 Location: Augusta Media: Postcard
Exhibit
Educating Oneself: Carnegie Libraries
Industrialist Andrew Carnegie gave grants for 20 libraries in Maine between 1897 and 1912, specifying that the town own the land, set aside funds for maintenance, have room to expand -- and offer library services at no charge.
