View at an angle of Main Library, Detroit Public Library during construction, facing northeast. Structural frame of building with partially completed facade. Scaffolding on side of building. Wooden shed, fence and construction materials in foreground. Printed on front: "No. 50. Taken May-11-18. Detroit Public Library bldg., looking northeast. Cass Gilbert, architect. Geo. A. Fuller Co., builders." Stamped on back: "Charles R. Messinger, commercial photographer, 1646 Woodward Ave., Detroit, Mich., Market 6298."
