Anderson Manor, Pennsylvania

Anderson Manor, located in the Manchester neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a historic site built around 1830, with later additions in 1905. It was the residence of Colonel James Anderson, who significantly influenced Andrew Carnegie by lending him books from his extensive personal library. Anderson was a pioneer in community literacy, opening his library to working boys every Saturday night and contributing to the establishment of the first local library. The manor was recognized as a historic landmark in 1989, making it an interesting destination for tourists and researchers interested in American history and the roots of public libraries.