Andrew Carnegie's future fortune & career were inspired by an 1873 visit with this inventor & engineer
... Of 
this decision to try their fortunes in America, Mr. Carnegie says: "I well .... and Mr. 
Thomas A. Scott, who was then Superintendent, visited the telegraph office .... as 
Mr. Carnegie had his doubts about its future capacity, and large reservoirs were... [DOC] [TLE] 1861-1945: Era of Industrial Ascendancy | PHMC > Pennsylvania ... [PAR] Its railroad system, iron and steel industry, and agricultural wealth were vital to 
the war effort.