View of the adult reading area in the Edison Branch Library, Detroit Public Library. Room is furnished with tables, chairs, desks and bookshelves. Label on back: "Detroit Public Library. Thomas Edison Branch. 18400 Joy Road. Dedicated January 25, 1955. Stamped on back: "When published, please credit Lens-Art Photo. For duplicate photos give order no. 3785-4. Lens-Art Photographers, 15743 James Couzens Hwy. Detroit 21, Michigan. Phone: UN. 4-5134." Handwritten on back: "General adult reading area. Shelving, general fireproofing, furniture. John Browen, Grand Rapids, Mich."
