Print, Photographic

Black and white photographic print of the early phase of construction for the Detroit Historical Museum, located at the corner of Woodward Avenue and Kirby Street. The foundation has been dug; and workers are visible working along the foundation of the far brick structure and the services building. "Detroit Historical Museum - 1st Unit; City of Detroit, Michigan; William Edward Kapp - Arch't.; Contractor: O.W. Burke Company; Date: 8-24-50; No. 2," is printed on the lower right corner of the recto. The Park Shelton Hotel and Woodward Avenue are visible in the background.