Carnegie Free Library of Braddock

The Braddock Carnegie Library features Romanesque Revival architecture with an octagonal tower and decorative cast-iron panels beneath its windows.

Established in 1888, this library became the first Carnegie library in the United States and received its dedication from Andrew Carnegie in March 1889.

The library contains a music hall, pottery studio, and art lending collection where patrons can borrow original artwork for personal display.

Library services for adults operate on the first floor, while the children's section occupies the renovated second floor space since 2012.

The building houses multiple recreational facilities including a gymnasium, swimming pool, and duckpin bowling alley from its 1893 expansion.

Location: Braddock

Inception: 1888

Architects: William Halsey Wood

Architectural style: Romanesque Revival architecture

GPS coordinates: 40.40190,-79.86540

Latest update: April 6, 2025 11:54