Old Detroit Library in Detroit, MI. Opened in 1877 and demolished in 1931.

Comments

1. CriminalEngineering says

   Wow. Why would someone tear down a building this nice? As a former Michigander, it bothers me to know this used to exist and doesn’t anymore.

2. Romanzo71 says

   https://historicdetroit.org/galleries/detroit-public-library-old-old-photos

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   Here is a collection of photos of this beautiful building if you’re curious to see more.

3. desert_wombat says

   Reminds me of the (existing) Iowa Capitol Law Library https://www.flickr.com/photos/zaruka/8256609742

4. theycallmecliff says

   I think this is one of the first posts on here in a while that made me be audibly ‘wow’ and drop my jaw. The railing details are gorgeous

5. isunktitanic says

   bro, im not even american but this broke my heart. i mean, look at the details! you know a whole lotta time and patience went into creating this temple of knowledge.

6. dataslinger says

   Stuff like this makes me want to find the landfill they dumped this in to see if I can find any of that old ornamental cast iron. Gorgeous stuff.

7. newleafkratom says

   Detroit has lost so many architectural gems

8. Remseey2907 says

   All the materials used to build are often spilled when a building is demolished too soon. It’s a disgrace to nature as well.

9. OkayMolasses says

   The current Detroit library is nice, don’t get me wrong. But to lose this amazing gem!!?
   So sad.