Funds Received for Carnegie Building Renovation
Historic Structure Adds Campus Integrity
Alabama A&M University (AAMU) has been awarded a $500,000 grant from the U.S. National Parks Service for the Phase I Restoration and Renovation of Carnegie Hall Library.
The AAMU project team is led by Dr. Xiaoqing (Cathy) Qian (top left), executive director
of
research and sponsored programs, the principal investigator and project director.
Dr. Lynda
Batiste, interim vice president of business and finance, (above right) will serve
as co-principal investigator. Dr. Majed Dweik (center) is vice president for research
and economic development.
Carnegie Hall Library is one of 11 Neoclassical Revival buildings that showcases a
national
trend of campus building design. Rebuilt in 1906 after being destroyed by fire, it
is believed to
be the oldest extant building on the university’s campus, retains a high level of
integrity, and
contributes to the Alabama A&M University Historic District.
“AAMU is excited about this award and the opportunity to preserve this significant structure," said Dr. Qian. "We are grateful for the support and assistance from the Huntsville Historic Foundation, the City of Huntsville, the Normal Historic District Preservation Association, Senator Tommy Tuberville and Congressman Mo Brooks.”