Underpinning on A-level, Main Library
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Description
View of underpinning on A-level, Main Library, Detroit Public Library during construction. Handwritten on front: "Floor A, orig. S20, orig. S19." Printed on front: "Detroit Library Commission. Addns & alterations to Main Public Library. Bryant & Detwiler Company, contr. Descr. floor A, existing bldg. new underpining [sic] at base of old elevator shaft. No. 125. Date: 12-27-61. Win Brunner, photo." Handwritten on back: "Floor A under existing stacks near CL looking towards Kirby. Note orig. elev. shaft location of underpinning."
Details
- Creator:
- Brunner, Win
- Resource ID:
- bh006927
- Subject:
- Detroit Public Library
- Library buildings--Michigan--Detroit--Design and construction
- Shoring and underpinning
- Photographers--Michigan--Detroit
- Photographic prints
- Date:
- 1961-12-27
- 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.