Carnegie Hall, Dunfermline

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
Carnegie Hall, Dunfermline is located in Scotland
Carnegie Hall, Dunfermline
Location within Scotland
General information
Architectural styleArt Deco
Coordinates56°04′19″N 3°27′13″W
Opened1937

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
  1. "Carnegie Hall". ONFife. Retrieved 31 August 2018.
  2. "The Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum". Retrieved 13 August 2019.
  3. MacKay, J. A. (1997). Little Boss: A life of Andrew Carnegie. ISBN 978-1851588329.
  4. "Carnegie Hall History". ONFife. Retrieved 31 August 2018.
  5. Historic Environment Scotland. "EAST PORT, CARNEGIE HALL, INCLUDING BOUNDARY WALL AND STEPS TO NORTH (LB26066)". Retrieved 31 August 2018.
  6. "Carnegie Hall - Dictionary of Scottish Architects". www.scottisharchitects.org.uk. Retrieved 16 April 2022.
  7. Gifford, John (2002). Fife. London: Penguin. p. 188. ISBN 9780300096736.
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