Classical building over half-basement with balustraded stairways, viewed diagonally across intersection. Horse-drawn carriage in front, multiple pedestrians. Houses, apartment buildings, and businesses visible. Handwritten on mat back: "Old First Unitarian Church at the n.w. cor. Lafayette Ave. and Shelby St. about to be fixed for use as a theatre building. May 20, 1906. Now Recreation building, 1921."
