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This vintage postcard shows the Carnegie Library in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, circa 1900. Location: The building is situated in the Oakland neighborhood of Pittsburgh, overlooking Schenley Park. Construction: Founded by Andrew Carnegie, the main branch opened in 1895 and was designed by architects Longfellow, Alden & Harlow. Architecture: The original structure featured distinctive bell towers, which were later removed during an expansion to make way for the Carnegie Museum of Natural History next door.