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 4 Collections and/or Records:
Student Orientation, circa 1970
Students at a picnic for student orientation in front of the Andrew Carnegie Library on the University of Denver campus in Denver, Colorado.
Student Orientation, circa 1975
A crowd of students and faculty gathered outside of the Carnegie Library on the University of Denver campus in Denver, Colorado for a student orientation.
Students Lounge Outside on the Campus of the University of Denver, 1956
Students sitting on the grass in front of the Carnegie Library on the University of Denver campus in Denver, Colorado during Freshmen Week.
University of Denver Carnegie Library, between 1908-1932
People work inside of the University of Denver's Carnegie Hall in Denver, Colorado.