Few philanthropic endeavors have left as enduring a mark on American culture as Andrew Carnegie’s library-building mission. During his lifetime, the Scottish-American steel magnate funded the construction of 2,509 public libraries worldwide, including 1,681 in the United States. Today, you can explore these historic institutions through the Carnegie Libraries Mapping Project interactive map.
Launched by the Carnegie Corporation of New York, the map visualizes nearly 1,700 U.S. libraries, drawing from a definitive 1963 study by Florence Anderson. Clicking on a library’s marker reveals key details, such as the amount Carnegie donated and the year of the donation. Many entries also feature a "Share Your Story" button, inviting users to contribute photos and personal memories of these community landmarks.
For architecture enthusiasts, the project offers a "Tile View" alongside the standard map. This layout displays libraries in a gallery format, making it easy to browse portraits of each building (where available) alongside their donation details.
The Carnegie Libraries Of Britain, maintained by the Welsh School of Architecture, Cardiff University has created a map of the 660 Carnegie libraries built in the United Kingdom. This map uses colored markers to indicate the status of each building (purpose built library, never built, conversion of existing building etc).
Each marker on the map reveals information about the selected library and a photo of the building, if it still exists. For demolished / destroyed buildings a map is shown, instead of a photo, visualizing where the building used to stand.
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