Main room of Detroit Public Library, old building located on Gratiot Avenue. Long polished wooden tables and chairs with metal lamps on top. Caged in counter; sign reads "Return all books here." Pillars support series of wrought iron balconies on three upper floors, visible from main room, with bookshelves lining walls. Handwritten on back: "Detroit Public Library, main room, return desk, ca. 1900."
