In Rossford, Ohio -- my husband's home town -- is a presence on the main street. I had fun photographing its many interesting windows one summer day during the golden hour. I think of it every time I notice the L-O-F imprint on my car windows.

The top of Detroit's last standing moonlight tower is visible to the left of the Ponch.
It stood in Campus Martius in front of City Hall.

to paint the whole wall, rather than gauging what could be seen from the street?

This reminds me of the story of a society wedding where the bride's family hosted the reception at their country estate. But, they were short on cash, so they spruced up only the grounds and sides of the stable and outbuildings which could be seen from the reception venue.

Years Old? 97th water tower? Cost of living?

It even looks like the Heinz 57 number on the logo. Maybe by the time they realized, there was 40 Varieties less?

[It's their address. - Dave]

Thanks Dave

Which - of course! - would be Tuttle and Clark.

Historically a saddlery, it seems to have morphed into an outfitter for autoists - a process that was well underway by 1918, I'd wager - and eventually, with an additional location (1525 Woodward), into a full-fledged department store. The company closed in 1942, tho the uptown store is extant (and occupied by a retailer!)

As for the interurban station that was supposed to be the topic of this post - until it proved to be remarkably camera shy - 'twas a 6 story building that housed the HQ of the Detroit United Railways. It was torn down in 1955, when a rent increase prompted the city to condemn it. (You don't mess with City Hall in Motown!)