Cornice and frieze, Main Library, Detroit Public Library

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Description

Close-up view of the cornice and frieze on the Main Library, Detroit Public Library. Newspaper article, from Detroit Free Press, June 11, 1955 on back: "Council closes book on library blasting." Article discusses the controversy regarding proper way to clean marble exterior of Main Library. Handwritten on back: "Main Library cleaning."

Details

Creator:: Detroit Free Press; Haun, Ed
Resource ID:: bh010825
Subject:: Cornices; Friezes--Michigan--Detroit; Detroit Public Library; Public libraries--Michigan--Detroit; Library buildings--Michigan--Detroit; Photographic prints
Date:: 1955
Format:: 1 photographic print ; 8 x 10 in.
Department:: Burton Historical Collection
Location:: D/Libraries-DPL-Main-Facade-Woodward Avenue-Architectural details
Copyright:: Physical rights are retained by DPL. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.