How could the Lansing powers-that-be back in 1966 let this happen? I mean, c’mon…really.
1966 was the year they demolished the classic, historic mansion once owned by automobile mogul Ransom E. Olds at 720 S. Washington Avenue. The location is at the head of REO Town and there is a new apartment complex in the area.
Olds had this elaborate mansion constructed in 1904 to fit his (and his family’s) needs. One of the coolest things he had installed was a turntable in his garage. Why? That way, he could pull in at night and leave in the morning without having to back up or turn around…