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The Archive Lounge — the speakeasy hidden beneath The Library Historic Hotel
BLOGJun 15, 2025

Inside the Archive Lounge: A Speakeasy Hidden Beneath History

A vintage-inspired speakeasy is quietly taking shape beneath the Carnegie library — a hidden retreat where history, atmosphere, and conversation come together.

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Historic photograph of Andrew Carnegie working at his desk
BLOGMay 1, 2025

The Man Behind the Legacy: Andrew Carnegie and the Libraries That Shaped America

Before the St. Joseph library, there was a man with a belief that would shape communities across the world — the story of Andrew Carnegie and his 2,500 libraries.

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The historic Carnegie library in St. Joseph, Michigan — being restored into a boutique hotel
NEWSAug 11, 2018

Century-old Carnegie library to be converted into boutique hotel

The 1904 Carnegie library in St. Joseph, Michigan is being restored into a boutique hotel — preserving history while adding modern hospitality.

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