Andrew S. Carnegie Library (Denver, Colo.)
Biography
Opened 1908. Upon the construction of Mary Reed Library in 1932, it acted as the University of Denver Student Union building through 1949; it housed offices and classrooms in the 1950s and 60s, and the DU Bookstore from 1970 through 1983. Alternate names: Carnegie Library (1909-1932), Carnegie Hall (1932-1990). It was mothballed in 1985 in an attempt to allow an opportunity for preservation, but was demolished in 1990. Situated between the current Penrose Library on the north and Mary Reed Building on the south. The last of the 108 academic libraries personally funded by Carnegie. Neo-classical style, dedicated on 9/2/1909. Ceased to be used as a library following the construction of the Mary Reed Library in 1932. Torn down in 1990 (Built for Learning, p.17-18).
Biography
Dedication of Carnegie Library (- August 17, 1990) on September 7, 1909.
Sources
Card Catalog. Administration- Board of Trustees; University Bulletin, Vol. 10, No.3, August 25, 1909, pages 4, 16.
Found in 55 Collections and/or Records:
University of Denver Carnegie Library, between 1908-1932
Interior view of the University of Denver's Carnegie Hall in Denver, Colorado. Interior of the library.
University of Denver Carnegie Library, between 1911-1919
Interior view of the University of Denver's Carnegie Hall in Denver, Colorado. Interior arch in the foreground.
University of Denver Carnegie Library, between 1908-1932
Interior view of the University of Denver's Carnegie Hall in Denver, Colorado. Two interior aches in the foreground.
University of Denver Carnegie Library, between 1908-1932
Negatives and a photograph of the negatives depicting both exterior and interior views of the University of Denver's Carnegie Hall in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Carnegie Library, between 1909-1960
Exterior view of University of Denver's Carnegie Hall in Denver, Colorado. Snow can be seen everywhere. A single man walks towards the buildings.
University of Denver Carnegie Library, circa 1910-1914, 1910-1914
One (1) 4 x 2.5 inches black and white photograph of Carnegie Library. Notation on back by donor: Warren Academy 1st D.U. Library Originally a D.U. junior high school.
University of Denver Carnegie Library - early, between 1908-1932
Exterior view of the University of Denver's Carnegie Hall in Denver, Colorado. View of the front entrance.
University of Denver Carnegie Library - early, between 1908-1932
Exterior view of the University of Denver's Carnegie Hall in Denver, Colorado. Sidewalk leading back toward the building is in the foreground.
University of Denver Carnegie Library - early, between 1913-1932
Exterior view of the University of Denver's Carnegie Hall in Denver, Colorado. Bird bath in the yard in the foreground.
University of Denver Carnegie Library - early, between 1912-1932
Exterior view of the University of Denver's Carnegie Hall in Denver, Colorado. Prairie grass and wooden sidewalk in the foreground.