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Online Tour - Carlson Room

This room is the newest to the Pioneer Museum!  The Walter Carlson Room is dedicated to man whose life work was to serve the museum.  He contributed greatly to the Martin County Historical Society between 1949 and 1975, earning the title of Mr. History.  Within the Carlson Room, visitors will find many large items.  Along the far wall is a 1923 La France Firetruck used by the Fairmont Fire Department.  This firetruck took part in the Martin County Sesquicentennial celebration.  As it did when it was fully used, the firetruck drove its way through the parade route and looked as good as ever.  Surrounding the firetruck, visitors will also find various buggies and vehicles used by area residents to get around.  Besides having a wall dedicated to our local fire personnel, there is also a wall dedicated to local law enforcement.  Be careful not to get caught misbehaving here in the museum, you may end up in our jail cell!  In the area by the elevator, visitors will find an iron lung as well as the legendary Swamp Angel.  It was the creation of Harry Keck.  He used it to dig drainage ditches with oxen.  It was quite the operation.