Northeast view of Main Library, Detroit Public Library during construction. Structural frame of building with scaffolding on side. Construction materials in foreground. Printed on front: "No. 31. Taken Feb-15-18. Detroit Public Library bldg., looking northeast. Cass Gilbert, architect. Geo. A. Fuller Co., builders." Stamped on back: "Charles R. Messinger, commercial photographer, 1646 Woodward Ave., Detroit, Mich., Market 6298."
