Lafayette Square, 1929, viewed from Liberty Bank
building. Stairs to below-ground public lavatories visible on grassy portion of
square.
At left is the cast-iron facade of the German-American Insurance building, torn
down in the 1950's. The marquee of the Lafayette Theater is
visible at top left, while the front tower of the main library anchors the
opposite corner. White building under construction left top is the Rand
Building. Note the traffic circle plan of the square in 1929.
