OLLI Members Only. Online Lecture.
Andrew Carnegie, an immigrant from Scotland, was determined to make a major gift for the benefit of the people of Pittsburgh, his adopted hometown. The Carnegie Institute (Museums of Art and Natural History, Central Library, and Music Hall) opened in 1895. This richly illustrated lecture will explore Carnegie’s intentions, Mary Schenley’s land grant, the design, construction, expansion, and the 1970s Scaife Galleries addition. Adjacent developments will also be discussed.
Paul Tellers is an architect and planner. He was the university architect at Carnegie Mellon University, the director of planning at WTW Architects, facilities planning director for CUNY, and a project manager for the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust. Paul currently serves as a guide for historical Pittsburgh tours for the Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation and for Rivers of Steel.