The House That Music Built
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“It is probable that this hall will intertwine itself with the history of our country,” said Andrew Carnegie in 1890, when he laid the cornerstone of the what is now Carnegie Hall. He lived to see his words come true: Within 25 years, Carnegie Hall became one of the world’s most important stages—not only for great music, but also for theater, dance, and the exchange of ideas.
Learn more about the artists, politicians, world figures, and more than 50,000 events that make up the history of Carnegie Hall through our interactive timeline. Read more about Carnegie Hall’s history.
Archives
The Carnegie Hall Archives document many aspects of the Hall’s history: events in the three halls, construction of the building and its subsequent alterations, and the lives and work of the occupants of the studio towers. The archives consist of 2,500 square feet of documents, including over 114 years of concert programs, promotional fliers and posters, photographs, recordings, and administrative files. Read more.
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