View of construction of foundation for Main Library, Detroit Public Library. Slabs of stone on ground; crane and tower on construction site. Printed on front: "No. 147. Taken July 12-15. Detroit Public Library bldg. Looking north. Cass Gilbert, architect. Irwin & Leighton, builders." Stamped on back: "Charles Ruel Messinger, commercial photographer, 1646 Woodward Ave., Detroit, Mich., phone North 6298."
