View at an angle of Main Library, Detroit Public Library during construction, facing southwest. Structural frame of building with partially completed facade. Scaffolding on side of building; two cranes on roof. Printed on front: "No. 51. Taken May-11-18. Detroit Public Library bldg., looking southwest. Cass Gilbert, architect. Geo. A. Fuller Co., builders." Stamped on back: "Charles R. Messinger, commercial photographer, 1646 Woodward Ave., Detroit, Mich., Market 6298."
