Favorite this☆ Detroit Public Library Description: View of the front of the Detroit Public Library, the building, designed by the firm of Brush and Smith, was erected in 1875. Recorded in glass negative ledger: "D/Libraries-Detroit public library, 1875-1921." Details Resource ID: EB02d824 Subject: Detroit Public Library Library buildings--Michigan--Detroit Public libraries--Michigan--Detroit Glass negatives Date Issued: Unknown year Format: 1 negative : glass ; 4.75 x 3 in. Member of: Burton Historical Collection Negative Number: BHC glass neg. no. 1281 Rights: Physical rights are retained by DPL. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.