Andrew carnegie three quarter length portrait seated facing slightly left 1913 crop

Andrew Carnegie Timeline

By qtacoman
  • Birth

    Birth

    Andrew Carnegie was born.
  • Immigrated to America

    Immigrated to America

    As a child his family immigrated to America in seek of a better life.
  • As a child worked at a cotton mill

    As a child worked at a cotton mill

    Andrew Carnegie worked as a bobbin boy reloading spools.
  • Formed Carnegie Steal Compnay

    Formed Carnegie Steal Compnay

    Formed in 1892 after hi steal mils merged together.
  • Purchased Iron ore fields

    Purchased Iron ore fields

    Bought Iron ore fields around Lake Superior for a crazy low price.
  • Bought Homestead Steal Works

    Bought Homestead Steal Works

    Bought out his rivals, Homestead Steel Works.
  • Founded Carnegie Hall

    Founded Carnegie Hall

    Built and founded Carnegie Hall.
  • Andrew sold Carnegie Steal to John Pierpont Morgan

    Andrew sold Carnegie Steal to John Pierpont Morgan

    Sold Carngie Steal to J.P Morgan in 1901 for 2 million dollars.
  • Death

    Death

    Andrew Carnegie Dies.