Cornerstone laying, Main Library

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Cornerstone laying, Main Library
Description:
View of cornerstone laying for Main Library, Detroit Public Library. Crowd and photographer watch ceremony. Printed on front: "Taken Nov-1-17. Detroit Public Library bldg. Laying cornerstone. Cass Gilbert, architects. Geo. A. Fuller Co., builders. Chas. R. Messinger, photographer." Stamped on back: "Charles R. Messinger, commercial photographer, 1646 Woodward Ave., Detroit, Mich., Market 6298."
Details
Resource ID:
bh006232
Creator:
Messinger, Charles R.
Subject:
Detroit Public Library
Library buildings--Michigan--Detroit--Design and construction
Cornerstone laying--Michigan--Detroit
Photographers--Michigan--Detroit
Photographic prints
Date Issued:
1917-11-01
Format:
1 photographic print mounted on fabric ; 7.5 x 9.75 in.
Member of:
Burton Historical Collection
Filing Location:
D/Libraries-DPL-Main-Construction
Rights:
Physical rights are retained by DPL. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.