View of construction of foundation for Main Library, Detroit Public Library. Low brick wall surrounds structural framework below ground level; crane and tower on construction site. Printed on front: "No. 151. Taken Aug. 14-15. Detroit Public Library bldg. Looking southeast. Cass Gilbert, architect. Irwin & Leighton, builders." Stamped on back: "Charles Ruel Messinger, commercial photographer, 1646 Woodward Ave., Detroit, Mich., phone North 6298."
