Andrew Carnegie

By Devin C
  • Birth of Andrew Carnegie

    Birth of Andrew Carnegie

    Andrew Carnegie was born on November 25, 1835, in Dunfermline, Scotland, to a poor weaver’s family.
  • Started working in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania

    Started working in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania

    Worked as a telegraph messenger and later for the Pennsylvania Railroad, where he rose quickly in rank.
  • Keystone Bridge Company

    Keystone Bridge Company

    Founded Keystone Bridge Company, focusing on iron bridges.
  • Carnegie Steel Company

    Carnegie Steel Company

    Formed Carnegie Steel Company, Ltd., merging several operations.
  • Death of Andrew Carnegie

    Death of Andrew Carnegie

    Died in Lenox, Massachusetts, at age 83.