Close-up view of the Detroit Public Library located at Gratiot and Farmer. Second Empire style brick building has rounded arch windows and entrance. Printed on front: "Public Library, Detroit, Mich." Printed on back: "1303, the Detroit Public Library. Situated at Gratiot Avenue and Farmer Street, was built in 1875 and contains 200,000 volumes. It is conducted by a board, appointed by the Board of Education." Handwritten on back: "Howell, April 18, 1912. Dear May, Your card came allright. I sent you the card and quarterly. Let me know if you ever get them as Jesse was away. I had to send them by the children, but I hope that we can get them to you. The trees have been ordered. I think we shall get them soon. Good by, Mother."
