Favorite this☆ Detroit Public Library Description: Rear view of the Detroit Public Library located on Woodward Avenue; two women and a man stand in front of library. Italian Renaissance style building was designed by Cass Gilbert. Handwritten on front: "Detroit Pub. Library." Details Resource ID: bh004544 Subject: Detroit Public Library Gilbert, Cass, 1859-1934 Public libraries--Michigan--Detroit Library buildings--Michigan--Detroit Photographic prints Postcards Date Issued: Unknown year Format: 1 postcard ; 3.5 x 5.5 in. Member of: Burton Historical Collection Filing Location: D/Libraries-DPL-Main-1921-Facade Rights: Physical rights are retained by DPL. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.