View of framework of Main Library, Detroit Public Library during construction. Crane lowers beams onto building framework. Printed on front: "No. 126. Taken April 20-15. Detroit Public Library bldg. Looking east. Cass Gilbert, architect. Irwin & Leighton, builders." Stamped on back: "Charles Ruel Messinger, commercial photographer, 1646 Woodward Ave., Detroit, Mich., phone Hemlock 2186, phone North 6298."
