New Chapter - Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
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<strong>Pittsburgh</strong>: 1758 – 2008<br />
A Collaboration with the<br />
<strong>Pittsburgh</strong> Post-Gazette<br />
Drawn from a <strong>Pittsburgh</strong> Album,<br />
which was published by the<br />
<strong>Pittsburgh</strong> Post-Gazette in 1959<br />
to mark the city’s bicentennial,<br />
this book documents the people,<br />
events, industries, structures and<br />
achievements that have shaped<br />
<strong>Pittsburgh</strong> over the years.<br />
Prepared jointly by the staffs <strong>of</strong><br />
the <strong>Pittsburgh</strong> Post-Gazette and<br />
<strong>Carnegie</strong> <strong>Library</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Pittsburgh</strong><br />
to commemorate the city’s<br />
250th birthday <strong>Pittsburgh</strong>:<br />
1758 - 2008 is rich in historic<br />
photographs from the<br />
collections <strong>of</strong> both<br />
organizations.<br />
Available soon…<br />
<strong>Pittsburgh</strong>:<br />
1758 - 2008<br />
Be among the first to purchase<br />
<strong>Pittsburgh</strong>: 1758 – 2008,<br />
a celebration <strong>of</strong> 250 years<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Pittsburgh</strong> photography!<br />
Copies will be available for<br />
purchase at local bookstores<br />
and at CLP – Main beginning<br />
November 10.<br />
Don’t Miss…<br />
A photographic display <strong>of</strong> Pittburgh’s<br />
history will be on exhibit at the<br />
CLP – Main Gallery from October 1<br />
through the end <strong>of</strong> 2008.<br />
Take one abandoned gas station.<br />
Mix in a little creative vision, a heap <strong>of</strong> community support<br />
and plenty <strong>of</strong> hard work.<br />
The result?<br />
Celebration Weekend<br />
October 24 and 25, 2008<br />
<strong>Pittsburgh</strong>’s first new library building in more than 28 years!<br />
<strong>Carnegie</strong> <strong>Library</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Pittsburgh</strong> – Hill District<br />
2177 Centre Avenue at Kirkpatrick Street<br />
This event is so big – we need two days to celebrate!<br />
Champagne Luncheon Fundraiser<br />
Friday, October 24 x 11:30 am – 2 pm<br />
Individual Lunch Tickets – $250 • Table <strong>of</strong> Ten – $2,500<br />
You may make your reservation by calling 412.622.6276.<br />
Reserve your seats early as space is limited.<br />
Free Community Celebration<br />
Saturday, October 25 x 9:30 am – 1 pm<br />
Check out the new <strong>Library</strong> during a city-wide celebration that<br />
includes free entertainment, tours, activities and fun!<br />
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HILL DISTRICT
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