Foundation construction, Main Library
Grab
Description
View of construction of foundation for Main Library, Detroit Public Library. Low brick wall surrounds structural framework below ground level; crane and tower on construction site. Printed on front: "No. 151. Taken Aug. 14-15. Detroit Public Library bldg. Looking southeast. Cass Gilbert, architect. Irwin & Leighton, builders." Stamped on back: "Charles Ruel Messinger, commercial photographer, 1646 Woodward Ave., Detroit, Mich., phone North 6298."
Details
- Creator:
- Messinger, Charles R.
- Resource ID:
- bh006219
- Subject:
- Detroit Public Library
- Library buildings--Michigan--Detroit--Design and construction
- Foundations--Michigan--Detroit--Design and construction
- Cranes, derricks, etc.--Michigan--Detroit
- Excavating machinery--Michigan--Detroit
- Photographers--Michigan--Detroit
- Photographic prints
- Date:
- 1915-08-14
- Format:
- 1 photographic print mounted on fabric ; 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.