Strange Personal Obsessions of America’s Famous Industrialists

Andrew Carnegie was not only a steel magnate but also a lover of organ music. He believed that the organ had a unique ability to uplift humanity. As a result, Carnegie financed the installation of over 7,000 pipe organs in public libraries and concert halls around the world. This obsession with music illustrates his belief in culture. For Carnegie, sharing the divine power of music was an essential part of creating a better society.