Hazy view across Campus Martius from a height, showing pedestrians in front of shell of Opera House. Signs include: Wright Kay & Co.; Michell's. Typed on label on mat back: "Ruins of the Detroit Opera House on the Campus Martius. Picture taken October 9, 1897, two days after the fire." Handwritten on mat back: "Taken Oct. 9, 1897, after the fire of Oct. 7/97. Detroit Opera House. J. Reid. 6709. 216."
