Postcard

Public Library, Detroit, Mich.

One color postcard of the old Detroit Public Library building located at Gratiot Avenue and Farmer Street in downtown Detroit. The postcard shows a front corner view of the building with several pedestrians who are walking on the steps and sidewalk near the front entrance. Red printed text in the upper left corner reads "Public Library, Detroit, Mich." Black printed text on the verso reads "The Detroit Public Library - Situated at Gratiot Avenue and Farmer Street, was built in 1875 and contains 200,000 volumes. It is conducted by a board, appointed by the board of education."