Homewood Branch of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh explained

Homewood Branch of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
Pahistoric Type:CPHStructure
Pahistoric Type2:PHLF
Coordinates:40.4552°N -79.8992°W
Built:1910
Designated Pahistoric Cp:July 28, 2004[1]
Designated Pahistoric Phlf:2004[2]

The Homewood Branch of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is an historic library which is located in the city of in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It was built at 7101 Hamilton Avenue in the Homewood South neighborhood, and opened on March 10, 1910.

History and architectural features

Designed by the architectural firm Alden & Harlow (architect Howard K. Jones was working for the firm at the time), it was added to the List of City of Pittsburgh historic designations on July 28, 2004,[1] and the List of Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation Historic Landmarks in 2004.[2]

This library was featured in an episode of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Local Historic Designations . Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation . Pittsburgh . 2011-08-11.
  2. Book: Historic Landmark Plaques 1968-2009 . Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation . Pittsburgh, PA . 2010 . 2011-08-05.
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