Men digging the foundation of the Ives Building. Four horses are hitched to a wagon in the center of the photo. In the background, several houses are visible on Temple Street.
An elevated view of the New Haven Free Public Library and the New Haven County Courthouse. Cars are parked along both sides of Elm Street. A streetcar is visible in the center of the street.
The New Haven Free Public Library during construction, from Elm Street. Several men, some wearing workclothes and some wearing suits, are in front and looking toward the camera.