Sam Rettinger built this building for his son, Mel. Rettinger Motor Company was the exclusive location to buy Ford tractors and Model T's. The building's architecture was Tudor Revival with a stucco and brick finish. It burned in 1949 (or was it 1952!) To the right on Lake St. and Manitoba is the Wayzata City Hall with the Day Kallstad Building in the background, which today is owned by Chuck Schoen.