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Detroit Public Library
Image | 1955 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionOpposite the Art Institute on Woodward Avenue is the pass1 building of the Detroit Public Library, much patronized by high school and college students from a wide area.
Detroit Public Library
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionDetroit Main Library- Cass Avenue FaÄ‚Â§ade. The Detroit Public Library with its 28 branch libraries and more than 3 million books, maps and manuscripts is one of the great public libraries of the world. Its Main Library, in the Cultural Center, with its fronts on Woodward Avenue and Cass Avenue, is a show-place of Detroit.
Detroit Public Library
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionDetroit Public Library On Back: Detroit Public Library, Detroit, Michigan. Located in Detroit's Cultural Center the massive Main Library occupies an entire city block between Woodward Avenue and Cass Avenue. Pictured is the Cass Avenue entrance.
Detroit Public Library
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionThe Detroit Main Library Cass Avenue Entrance (Between W. Kirby and Putnam) Detroit, Michigan. "Like a river flowing through the ages uniting distant men, knowledge and thought into a community of ideas of the world and of time is the accumulated record of mankind." Quotation from the richly colored glass mosaic mural designed by Millard Sheets.
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.
Literary Building, University of Michigan
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionLiterary Building, U. of M., Ann Arbor, Mich.
Detroit Public Library Rare Book Room
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionDetroit Public Library 5201 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, Michigan 48202. Rare Book Room. Black ebony doors incised in gold carry the names of renowned printers. The bronze fleur-de-lis grilles designed by the architect, Francis J. Keally, simulate the binding of a rare book. A collection of rare and historical landmarks in all fields of knowledge is housed in this room.
Detroit Public Library
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionPublic Library, Detroit, Mich.
Detroit Public Library
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionUpper right- Veterans Memorial Building
Detroit Public Library
Image | 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 Conspiracy of Pontiac. Detroit Public Library
Central Michigan University Library
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionLibrary, Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. Completed in 1955. Modern in both design and function. This fine air conditioned building is constructed on the modular plan, providing almost complete open_file stack library service. It houses also the audio visual aids and school librarianship departments. Some features of the building include separate quarters...
Southfield Public Library
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionSouthfield Public Library, Southfield Michigan. This 123,000 SF library offers patrons cutting-edge technology, such as wireless network connections, along with the opportunity to enjoy a good book and a cup of coffee in the Internet CafÄ‚Å .
Highland Park Public Library
Image | 1928 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionHighland Park Library.
Burrage Library, Olivet College
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionBurrage Library Olivet College, Olivet, Michigan. Burrage Library was built in 1889. It contains approximately 50,000 volumes in open_file stacks, accessible to all students. It is the academic center of Olivet -- a small coeducational church-related college of the liberal arts.
Ryerson Library, Grand Rapids, MI
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionRyerson Library, Grand Rapids, Mich.
Ryerson Library, Grand Rapids, MI
Image | 1907 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionGrand Rapids, Mich., Ryerson Library
Hoyt Library, Saginaw, MI
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionHoyt Library Building On Back: Hoyt Library Building, Janes Street between Jefferson and Warren, Saginaw, Michigan. This building houses both the Hoyt Public Library, an endowed reference library, and the Main Saginaw Public Library.
Flint Public Library
Image | 1909 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionCarnegie Library. - Flint, Mich.
The Library, Michigan State University
Image | 1980 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionNo caption on back. Postcard was never mailed.
Michigan State University Library
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionLibrary, Michigan State University On Back: Library - Typical of modern, functional buildings, in beautifully landscaped settings, is the Library on the campus of Michigan State University at East Lansing, Michigan.
McGregor Public Library, Highland Park, Mi
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionMcGregor Public Library, Highland Park, Michigan.
James White Memorial Library, Emmanuel Missionary College
Image | 1961 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionJames White Memorial Library, Emmanuel Missionary College, Berrien Springs, Michigan. The flowering dogwood in the spring to help to make this the "Campus Beautiful.
Ann Arbor High School and Public Library
Image | 1909 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionNew High School and Public Library, Ann Arbor, Mich.
Detroit Public Library
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionDetroit Public Library. Detroit, Michigan. The Burton Historical collection. Houses books, pamphlets, maps, pictures, original manuscripts and documents relating to the history of the Great Lakes region from the 16th century to the present.
University of Michigan Library
Image | 1946 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionNew Library, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Mich.
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.
Lapeer Public Library
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionPublic Library, Lapeer, Mich.
Ludington Public Library
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionPublic Library, Ludington, Mich.
Hackley Public Library, Muskegon, MI
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionHackley Public Library, Muskegon, Mich.
Michigan State University Library
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionMichigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan. The Formal Gardens near the Library Building add to the beauty of the campus.
Jackson Public Library
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionPublic Library, Jackson, Mich.
Adrian City Hall and Library
Image | 1957 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionNo caption on the back. Postcard was mailed on July 23, 1959
Gross Pointe Public Library
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionGrosse Pointe Public Library, 10 Kercheval Avenue, Grosse Pointe, Michigan 48236, Founded in 1939 as a Division of the Gross Pointe Public School System. The Central Library pictured was designed by the world-famous architect, Marcel Breuer, and was the gift of the family of Mr. D. M. Ferry, Jr.
Wilbur J. Carr Memorial Library, Hillsdale College
Image | 1955 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionWilbur J. Carr Memorial Library, Hillsdale College, Hillsdale, Mich. One of the most modern small libraries in the mid-west. Carr makes available about 40,000 volumes, the Carr international collection, a large circulating record library. Carr houses two lounges, conference rooms, and kitchen.
Hudson Public Library
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionPublic Library, Hudson, Mich.
Flint Public Library
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionThe Flint Public Library, Flint College and Cultural Center. This outstanding facility was designed to provide attractive accommodations for the enrichment of community life through books, materials, and a variety of services.
University of Michigan Library
Image | 1907 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionGreetings from University of Michigan, Library
Willard Memorial Library, Battle Creek, MI
Image | 1908 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionWillard Library, Battle Creek, Mich.
Detroit Public Library
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionDetroit Public Library, Detroit, Mich.

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