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| A BEAUTY IN CAST IRON AT ST. LOUIS |
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| VERY RARE US STAMP The Eads Bridge in St. Louis was built by Andrew Carnegie! I have traveled over this iron miracle many times as a college student at St. Louis U. (1962-1965). Never did I realize how significant the bridge was in construction. Doubtful St. Louis folks said the bridge would collapse. Andrew Carnegie had 10 elephants walk across the Eads Bridge to quell all doubt. This is where my story begins.  Mr. Carnegie, himself. Love the black Derby! As an immigrant from Dunfermline, Scotland, young Andrew (1835 - 1919) "is identified as one of the richest people (and richest Americans) in history. US $372 billion in 2014 dollars ." Pittsburg was his home and Carnegie left his mark as an Industrialist and Philanthropist. AC was known for many good things such as the founding and leading the Carnegie Steel Company and many, many more generous giving Such as sponsoring 3,ooo in America, Britain, Canada, and other libraries. Carnegie made his fortune in the steel industry and used the Bessemer converter and rails adopted for rails according to Wikipedia. I recall the wisdom of Mr. Carnegie "Do not speculate!" Essentially he came into life at the right time. He was a giver as shown by the vast number of institutions that were recipients: Carnegie Library at Syracuse University. It is obvious Andrew Carnegie had compassion of his fellow man despite how the media portrays him in Titans of Industry. He was a true humanitarian. Wouldn't it be nice if other wealthy folks adopted the Andrew Mellon spirit of giving! ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN |
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| KENTUCKY DERBY LOL |
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| PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN |
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| RAILS ON TRAAACK AT MT. WASHINGTON |
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