Carnegie Education Pavilion facts for kids
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Carnegie Education Pavilion
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| Type | Pavilion |
| Location | Hardy Ivy Park, Atlanta, Georgia, United States |
| Construction started | 1996 |
| Completed | 1997 |
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| Architect | Henri Jova |
The Carnegie Education Pavilion, also called the Carnegie Monument, is a beautiful marble structure in Atlanta, Georgia. It was built in 1996 using parts of the old Carnegie Library. This library was named after Andrew Carnegie, a famous businessman who helped build many libraries.
The monument celebrates Andrew Carnegie's support for learning. It also honors higher education in Atlanta. You can see the symbols, or seals, of nine local colleges and universities on its floor. Henri Jova designed the monument, and it was finished in 1997. It stands in Hardy Ivy Park in Downtown Atlanta. The monument has a special message carved into it: "The Advancement of Learning." It also features the names of famous writers like "Dante", "Milton", and "Asop," along with "Carnegie."
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The Original Carnegie Library
A Gift for Learning
Back in 1899, a very rich man named Andrew Carnegie gave a lot of money to Atlanta. He donated $145,000 to build, furnish, and stock a brand-new public library. This was a huge gift that helped many people learn and read.
Building a New Library
The perfect spot for the new library was chosen at 126 Carnegie Way in downtown Atlanta. Architects from New York, Ackerman and Ross, designed the building. The library officially opened its doors in 1902. It quickly became a central place for learning in the city.
Changes Over Time
The Carnegie Library was updated a few times, once in 1950 and again in 1966. It served as the main library for the city's library system for many years. However, in 1977, the building was taken down. This was done to make space for a new library, the Central Library, which was designed by Marcel Breuer.
From Library to Monument
Even though the original library building was demolished, parts of it were saved. Twenty years later, in 1996, these preserved architectural pieces were used to create the Carnegie Education Pavilion. This means a piece of the old library lives on as a monument to education.
Gallery
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The former Carnegie Library, which is no longer standing
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The Carnegie Monument as it looked in 2010
