Carnegie Hall is an Art Deco theatre located in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland.[1] It was named after the industrialist and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie, who was born in Dunfermline.[2][3] Designed by architects Muirhead and Rutherford,[4] it was officially opened in 1937 and was designated a Category B listed building in 1993.[5]
| Carnegie Hall, Dunfermline | |
|---|---|
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  Location within Scotland | |
| General information | |
| Architectural style | Art Deco |
| Coordinates | 56°04′19″N 3°27′13″W / 56.07194°N 3.45361°W |
| Opened | 1937 |
Billy Connolly recorded his 1976 album Atlantic Bridge at both at the Dunfermline theatre and at Carnegie Hall in New York.[4]
The Music Institute, which is adjoined to Carnegie Hall, was once called Benachie House and was converted into the institute between 1933 and 1937.[6] The original house dates from around 1865.[7]
References
edit- ^ "Carnegie Hall". ONFife. Retrieved 31 August 2018.
- ^ "The Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum". Retrieved 13 August 2019.
- ^ MacKay, J. A. (1997). Little Boss: A life of Andrew Carnegie. Mainstream. ISBN 978-1851588329.
- ^ a b "Carnegie Hall History". ONFife. Retrieved 31 August 2018.
- ^ Historic Environment Scotland. "EAST PORT, CARNEGIE HALL, INCLUDING BOUNDARY WALL AND STEPS TO NORTH (LB26066)". Retrieved 31 August 2018.
- ^ "Carnegie Hall - Dictionary of Scottish Architects". www.scottisharchitects.org.uk. Retrieved 16 April 2022.
- ^ Gifford, John (2002). Fife. London: Penguin. p. 188. ISBN 9780300096736.
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