Dang nab it, I thought I was the only one in this big old world who knew about the lovely local directories secreted within Google Books! Another hope dies hard. (Shakes fist) Darn you, Google Books!
Ed V., BF, and Joe correctly guessed that this was the onetime Ypsilanti Laundry Company at Race (now Catherine) and Chidester, near the present-day Water Works Park. Joe added more information as well. He said, "I am assuming its the auto junk yard building on the corner of Catherine and Chidester." [Yes!] "Finding the perspective is difficult since the building seems to have been modified many times. Is it looking south from Catherine?"Joe, I see a dirt road running across the bottom of the laundry photo. I'm guessing this is Chidester. So yes, I'm guessing this is a view looking southeast from a spot just south of Race/Catherine and on the west side of Chidester. Here's a modern satellite view:
So good job, guessers!
OK, I've given up on locating any single building, no matter how obscure, to quiz you folks. So this week I searched for a photo WITHOUT any of those pesky telltale buildings. Here's a shot from somewhere in town. There are a couple of clues in the photo as to where this photo was taken. OK, eagle-eyed 'Spotters, test your wits against this Mystery Spot!
