Boji Tower (Lansing, Michigan)

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The Michigan National Tower was originally named the Olds Towers in honor of industrialist Ransom E. Olds. The brick and stone tower, with its tall, narrow profile topped with a spire and beacon, was typical of American skyscraper design in the early 1930's. Four engraved panels in the portals of the main passenger elevators also reflect themes of labor and industry typical of the time.
This tower is the tallest office building in Michigan outside of Metropolitan Detroit.
The letters of the historic "Michigan National" sign were made of porcelain enamel and lit with red neon. They were 4.5 feet tall and 200 to 300 pounds each.
The historic, neon "Michigan National" sign was dismantled in November of 2001 after 47 years of use as Standard Federal bought out Michigan National Bank in October of that year. Most of the letters had to be scrapped due to their poor state, but three were saved.