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  • Library, Detroit, Michigan
    Image | 1930 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionThe Public Library, Located on Woodward at Kirby Ave., opposite the Art Institute, erected at a cost of $2,800,000, contains many reading and reference rooms including a complete children's library, a parents and teachers' room and a library for technical students." Postcard was mailed, postmarked April 17, 1938.
  • Detroit Public Library
    Image | 1949 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard Collectionits rich murals and lovely stained glass windows. The Burton Historical Collection occupies a part of the third floor and is a notable collection of Americana and the development of the Northwest.
  • Detroit Public Library
    Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionThe Detroit Public Library, Detroit, Michigan. The pass1 building of the Detroit Public Library, is made in the Italian Renaissance style of architecture and is one of the show places of Detroit.
  • Detroit Public Library
    Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionOn front: Woodward Ave., showing Public Library and Art Institute, Detroit, Mich. On back: Woodward Avenue enjoys the unusual distinction of being both Detroit's leading business and residence street. It is named in honor of Judge Woodward, one of Detroit's foremost citizens in the pioneer days, and stretches approximately north and south. At the foot are the ferry docks whe...
  • Detroit Library
    Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionOn front: Library, Detroit, Mich. On back: The interior of this imposing structure of white Vermont marble is impressive with its legendary and historical relief map, decorative tiles and mosaics; its rich murals and lovely stained glass windows. The Burton Historical Collection occupies a part of the third floor and is a notable collection of Americana and the development o...
  • Detroit Public Library
    Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionDetroit Public Library, Detroit, Mich.
  • Villanova University Library
    Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionBuilt in 1949, the library has become the center of intellectual activity in this area. The modern facilities provide students with every opportunity for research, study, or even relaxation. It is equipped to hold up to 400,000 volumes.