Exterior of Detroit Public Library; old building located on Gratiot Avenue between Library and Farmer Streets, between 1875 and 1921. Three-story brick building, with arched windows, bust of unknown figure carved into front, and steps leading to pillared entranceway. Printed on back: "New series panoramic and cabinet sketches, in and about the city of Detroit, photographed and published by Jex Bardwell, 31 Monroe Avenue."
