Main Library under construction
Grab
Description
Northeast view of Main Library, Detroit Public Library during construction. Structural frame of building with scaffolding on side. Construction materials in foreground. Printed on front: "No. 31. Taken Feb-15-18. Detroit Public Library bldg., looking northeast. Cass Gilbert, architect. Geo. A. Fuller Co., builders." Stamped on back: "Charles R. Messinger, commercial photographer, 1646 Woodward Ave., Detroit, Mich., Market 6298."
Details
- Creator:
- Messinger, Charles R.
- Resource ID:
- bh006264
- Subject:
- Detroit Public Library
- Library buildings--Michigan--Detroit--Design and construction
- Structural frames
- Scaffolding
- Photographers--Michigan--Detroit
- Photographic prints
- Date:
- 1918-02-15
- Format:
- 1 photographic print mounted on fabric ; image 7.5 x 9.5 in.
- Department:
- Burton Historical Collection
- Location:
- D/Libraries-DPL-Main-Construction
- Copyright:
- Physical rights are retained by DPL. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.