Man looking at elm tree, Main Library, Detroit Public Library
View of a man looking at an elm tree on the grounds of the Main Library, Detroit Public Library. Label on back: "Have you seen this? Each week, Roto is bringing to the attention of its readers scenes, activities and exhibits that may be overlooked by visitors and residents, as well. If you know of a 'hidden treasure,' open to public inspection, tell us about it. Write to: Roto Editor, Detroit Free Press, Detroit 31, Mich. Have you seen the elm trees, honoring prominent Detroit citizens, which line Pioneer Walk, leading west from the rear of Detroit Public Library? Six elms were planted, the first in 1933. The one featured below honors Silas Farmer, prominent 19th century map-maker and Detroit historian." Handwritten on back: "Elm trees line Pioneer Walk leading west from the rear of the Detroit Public Library. The first of 6 elms was planted 1933, the one featured honors Silas Farmer."
- Creator:
- Detroit Free Press
- Resource ID:
- bh018934
- Subject:
- Elm--Michigan--Detroit
- Detroit Public Library
- Library buildings--Michigan--Detroit
- Public libraries--Michigan--Detroit
- Photographic prints
- Date:
- unknown
- Format:
- 1 photographic print ; 9 x 7.5 in.
- Department:
- Burton Historical Collection
- Location:
- D/Libraries-DPL-Main-Grounds
- Copyright:
- Physical rights are retained by DPL. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.