Detroit Public Library
Grab
Description
Front and side view of the Detroit Public Library located at Gratiot and Farmer. Second Empire style brick building has rounded arch windows and entrance. Printed on front: "Public Library, Detroit, Mich." Printed on back: "The Detroit Public Library, situated at Gratiot Avenue and Farmer Street was built in 1875 and contains 200,000 volumes. It is conducted by a board, appointed by the Board of Education. 113, published by A.C. Dietsche, Detroit, Mich. and Frankfort, Germany. Made in Germany."
Details
- Resource ID:
- bh004523
- Subject:
- Detroit Public Library
- Public libraries--Michigan--Detroit
- Library buildings--Michigan--Detroit
- Postcards
- Publisher:
- A.C. Dietsche
- Date:
- unknown
- Format:
- 1 postcard : col. ; 3.5 x 5.5 in.
- Department:
- Burton Historical Collection
- Location:
- D/Libraries-Public Library-Branches-Skillman
- Copyright:
- Physical rights are retained by DPL. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.