Carnegie Hall
(formerly the Carnegie Library)
University of Maine, Orono, Maine
Architect unknown Greek Revival Style Department of Art, 5743 Lord Hall, University of Maine, Orono ME 04469 W eb site:http://www.umaine.edu/art/facilities.htm |
A Brief History of the Building 1905: Andrew Carnegie gave $55,000 to the University of Maine to build the library. 1906: The granite library was built. 1947: A new library (now known as Fogler Library) was built to house the growing collection. Carnegie Hall became the home of the University of Maine Museum of Art. 2003: The museum moved to Bangor. Carnegie Hall now serves as an extension of the Art Department, complete with studio and gallery spaces that host special exhibits. |
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