Detroit Public Library
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Description
View of the Detroit Public Library located on Woodward Avenue. Italian Renaissance style building was designed by Cass Gilbert. Printed on front: "236, Library, Detroit, Mich." Printed on back: "The interior of this imposing structure of white Vermont marble is impressive with its legendary and historical relief map, decorative tiles and mosaics; its rich murals and lovely stained glass windows. The Burton Historical Collection occupies a part of the third floor and is a notable collection of Americana and the development of the Northwest. United News Co., 24 West Jefferson Avenue, Detroit, Mich. Genuine Curteich-Chicago 'C.T. art-colortone' post card (reg. U.S. Pat. Off.)"
Details
- Resource ID:
- bh009436
- Subject:
- Detroit Public Library
- Library buildings--Michigan--Detroit
- Public libraries--Michigan--Detroit
- Postcards
- Publisher:
- United News Co.
- Date:
- unknown
- Format:
- 1 postcard : col. ; 3.5 x 5.5 in.
- Department:
- Burton Historical Collection
- Location:
- D/Libraries-Detroit Public-Main
- Copyright:
- Physical rights are retained by DPL. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.