The Traverse City Public Library was formally dedicated on March 10th, 1905. Traverse City mayor E.J. Fulghum, Board of Trustees President E.L. Sprague, and Board of Public Works President C.M. Prall all delivered speeches at the event.
Black and white photograph of Front Street featuring City Opera House, late 1950s. Other businesses visible are Sears, Votruba Leather Goods, Michigan Consolidated Gas, and The Cradle Shop.