The Milstein Library
Dedicated in Loving Memory of Fanny
K. Millstein
by
J.H. Millstein, Sr. and Family
The Fanny K. Library, dedicated on May 5, 1995, in memory of Fanny K. Millstein, houses the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg's library collection and some administrative offices. The library collection includes the book stacks currently holding 70,000 volumes, non-print collection areas, a long-distance learning center, audio-visual services, a computer lab, as well as rooms for conferences, study, reading, and music listening.
On the first floor are three administrative offices that directly serve students:
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Admissions and Financial Aid
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Business Affairs
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Student Records
A new parking area for the convenience of library patrons accommodates eighty-five cars.
Located west of the Student Center, the $8 million, 2 story building contains 57,473 square feet of floor space. Funds for the building were provided by the Millstein Foundation and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
| Architect: | Hayes Large Architects |
| General Contractor: | Walter Muccia Construction Co. Inc. |
| HVAC: | Eastley Incorporated |
| Plumbing: | Kir-Con Breco Inc. |
| Electrical: | Church & Murdoch Electric, Inc. |
| Fire Protection: | Grinnell Fire Protection |
Fanny K. Millstein
Fanny Kogut Millstein was born on February 13, 1918, in Brooklyn, New York, the middle child in a family of three children. Her parents had emigrated from Poland and, like many others, they arrived in America with little more than a strong desire to make a new live for themselves.
Following her graduation from high school, Fanny went to work as a secretary. At that time she met her future husband, Jack H. Milstein, who was working by day and studying at night for a degree in accounting at City College of New York. Shortly after their marriage in 1938, Fanny and Jack Millstein moved to Jeannette, Pennsylvania. It was here in 1943 that Jack Millstein formed his own business, J. H. Millstein Company, which began as a manufacturer of glass products and eventually moved into real estate holdings and development. The newly-weds established a life-time residence in Westmorland County and raised their four children. For the next fifty years both of them were active participants in local civic organizations and charitable causes. They were among the founders of Temple Emanuel (now Congregation Emanu-El Israel) where Fanny was very active in the Temple Sisterhood.
Fanny Millstein never had the opportunity to attend college because here immigrant parents could not afford to send her, and the lack of a college education was here biggest regret. Aside from her family, books became her passion. She read constantly and strongly emphasized the need for all aspects of learning to her children and twelve grandchildren.
A talented singer and story teller with an excellent sense of humor, she had a story or joke for every situation and always used them to instruct while entertaining her children. Her family will always remember fondly the importance she attached to every occasion such as birthdays, special accomplishments, or graduations. Her family was gratified that before her death, she was able to attend the wedding of her first granddaughter.
When Fanny Millstein died on December 3, 1988, her family and friends felt a deep void, for she had been an inspiring, thoughtful and compassionate person to everyone around her. Given her love for books and education, Jack Millstein, Sr. and his family strongly believe that the Library at the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg is a perfect choice for her memorial.
The family of Fanny Milstein dedicated the Milstein Library in her memory with an abundance of love and pride.
Locations for Milstein Industries:
1. MILLSTEIN INDUSTRIES LLC
1000 SPYGLASS HILL
(Cherry Creek Commons - Building 1
YOUNGWOOD, PA 15697
(Branch Location or HQ ?)
Phone: 724-925-1300
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2. MILLSTEIN INDUSTRIES LLC
YOUNGWOOD ARMBRUST RD
GREENSBURG, PA 15601
(Headquarters location)
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3. Lightcraft - A Division Of Millstein Industries
P.O. Box 259, Jeannette, PA 15644- 0259 USA
Makes Residential Lighting items.
Tel: 724-523-5531
Fax: 724-523-5450
