Front and side view of the Detroit Public Library located at Gratiot and Farmer. Second Empire style brick building has rounded arch windows and entrance. Printed on front: "Public Library, Detroit, Mich." Printed on back: "The Detroit Public Library, situated at Gratiot Avenue and Farmer Street was built in 1875 and contains 200,000 volumes. It is conducted by a board, appointed by the Board of Education. 113, published by A.C. Dietsche, Detroit, Mich. and Frankfort, Germany. Made in Germany."