Martin County’s first fire truck returns home after years-long restoration
Bob Wilson, interim president of the Martin County Historical Society, drives Martin County’s restored first fire truck through downtown Stanton during the centennial celebration parade in July. Mike Black, the project’s largest donor, rides in the passenger seat.
MARTIN COUNTY - The 1928 fire truck rolled back into Stanton two weeks ago, just in time for the city’s centennial celebration. The restored truck led many memories back to life as it made its way through the parade with Martin County Historical Museum board member Bob Wilson behind the wheel and major donor Mike Black riding in the passenger seat.
For many people, it was more than an old vehicle. …
