THROUGH THE ARCHIVES: Andrew Carnegie to be awarded freedom of the City of Belfast
From the News Letter, September 28, 1910
On this day in 1910 the News Letter reflected on the awarding of the freedom of Belfast city to Andrew Carnegie LLD, the Scottish-American industrialist and philanthropist.
The News Letter noted: “The two distinguished gentleman who are to receive the freedom of the city today arrived yesterday and were met by the Lord Mayor, with whom they are staying during their visit.
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Hide Ad“Mr Andrew Carnegie, LLD, is equally known and esteemed both aides of the Atlantic. The zeal with which he is using his great wealth to promote the public welfare has given him a position of pre-eminence among philanthropists.