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It seems easier to bankroll museums and concert halls (especially when Carnegie lived) than change the kind of legislation that gets passed. This article is mor
by papeda 6y ago
It seems easier to bankroll museums and concert halls (especially when Carnegie lived) than change the kind of legislation that gets passed. This article is more about the second impact.
- bsder 6y agoNot really. You just have to spend money. The reconstructed Globe Theatre in London ran into a problem while it was being designed: thatched roofs had been illegal for hundreds of years. So, they had to go through the process of certifying a fire suppression system, getting everything approved, and then demonstrating that it was safe before opening. Sam Wanamaker was the person who persisted and cut checks--even in the face of LOTS of government resistance: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Wanamaker https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Wanamaker
- 1auralynn 6y agoIt wasn't just about museums - he also set up and gave money to educational institutions and gave tons of money to libraries. This had a huge impact long term.