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Andrew S. Carnegie Library (Denver, Colo.)

 Organization

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 - Plans, 1908

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0016.0013.00001
Abstract

Exterior view of University of Denver's Carnegie Library in Denver, Colorado. An artists drawing of proposed layout for the Carnegie Library.

Dates: 1908

University of Denver Carnegie Library - Plans, 1908

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0016.0013.00002
Abstract

Photograph of negatives depicting exterior views of the University of Denver's Carnegie Library in Denver, Colorado. Photos of artistic renderings of potential layouts for the library.

Dates: 1908

University of Denver Carnegie Library - Slides, between 1908-1913

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0016.0017.00002
Abstract

Exterior view of the University of Denver's Carnegie Hall in Denver, Colorado. Tiny saplings in the foreground.

Dates: between 1908-1913

University of Denver Carnegie Library - Slides, 1908

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0016.0017.00003
Abstract

Exterior view of the University of Denver's Carnegie Hall in Denver, Colorado. Artistic rendering of the Carnegie Library.

Dates: 1908

University of Denver University Hall, between 1910-1930

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0027.0034.00006
Abstract

Exterior view of University Hall on the University of Denver campus in Denver, Colorado. Part of the Buchtel Memorial Chapel is visible on the left, and part of the Carnegie Library can be seen on the right.

Dates: between 1910-1930