Southeast view of Main Library, Detroit Public Library during construction. Structural frame of building with partially completed facade. Scaffolding on side of building with piles of construction materials on ground. Printed on front: "No. 39. Taken Mch-27-18. Detroit Public Library bldg., looking southeast. Cass Gilbert, architect. Geo. A. Fuller Co., builders." Stamped on back: "Charles R. Messinger, commercial photographer, 1646 Woodward Ave., Detroit, Mich., Market 6298."
