Carnegie Free Library of Allegheny, Public library in Allegheny Center, Pittsburgh, US.
The Carnegie Free Library of Allegheny is a public library in Pittsburgh built with red and grey granite in Romanesque Revival style. The building integrates a music hall and combines library services with performance spaces for the community.
Andrew Carnegie commissioned the building in 1886 and it opened in 1890 as the first library he funded in the United States. This project launched his ambitious plan to establish libraries across the world.
The library houses a music hall where live performances and educational programs take place regularly. This venue shapes how the community gathers and experiences performing arts today.
The location is easy to reach with public access facilities that serve all visitors looking to use the library and event spaces. Modern amenities including computers and wireless internet are available for guests.
What makes this building special is that President Benjamin Harrison attended its opening ceremony, marking the start of Carnegie's worldwide library movement. This single event transformed the location into the birthplace of a global initiative.
Location: Pittsburgh
Architectural style: Romanesque Revival architecture
Address: 6 Allegheny Square East, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
GPS coordinates: 40.45306,-80.00528
Latest update: December 12, 2025 16:41
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