Palaces and Partnerships: The Carnegie Library

Learn about the remarkable partnerships that produced more than 2,500 Carnegie‑funded libraries across the United States and the complex, negotiated process that made these institutions enduring pillars of public knowledge. Drawing on contemporary scholarship, the conversation illuminates how local communities, librarians, and decision makers harnessed Andrew Carnegie’s philanthropic energy to shape America’s public library system.00:30 Intro03:00 Andrew Carnegie: Immigrant to Titan of American Industry11:30 Carnegie Libraries Spread Across the Country24:40 Library Design and Enduring Legacy30:00 Carnegie’s Vision of Citizenship & the Gospel of Wealth39:45 What We Learned This WeekFor a full list of episode sources and resources, visit our website.