View of excavation for foundation of Main Library, Detroit Public Library. Blurred image of horse-drawn wagon in foreground; men drive horse-drawn wagons inside foundation. Sign on steam shovel: "M.E. Ryan & Son, Detroit, Mich." Printed on front: "No. 107. Taken Mch-1-15. Detroit Public Library bldg. Looking southwest. Cass Gilbert, architect. Irwin & Leighton, builders." Stamped on back: "Charles Ruel Messinger, commercial photographer, 1646 Woodward Ave., Detroit, Mich., phone Hemlock 2186, phone North 6298."
