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A historical illustration of Andrew Carnegie standing before the towering Carnegie Library in Oakland, Pittsburgh, while the Edgar Thomson Steel Works burns bright in the background — capturing his dual legacy of industry and philanthropy.

Andrew Carnegie: The Man Who Built Pittsburgh and Gave It Away

People & Personalities, Industry & InnovationBy userApril 18, 2025

Explore the incredible life of Andrew Carnegie — the immigrant who built Pittsburgh’s steel empire, became the richest man in America, and gave it all away.

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