Thanks to David Hanselman
and many volunteers and supporters.
Here are photos from Center Line Number 1 Fire Truck open house.
This truck was the only fire truck in Centerline and Warren Township for many years
and served from 1926-1957
Its high axels big tires and chain drive made it the only truck capable of navigating the dirt, mud lanes called roads.
The Friends of the Fire Truck is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose mission is to complete the purchase of the fire truck and begin restoration so that it can be used for community events. A fund-raising dinner is being planned for later this year. Your individual donation can also help them accomplish their goal.
Checks made payable to "Friends of the Fire Truck" can be mailed to:
Friends of the Fire Truck
7070 E. Ten Mile Road
Center Line, MI 48015
Above from Mike Grobbel's collection. See his web pages
Mike Grobbel and Oz Grobbel in the seat their grandfather used as chief
David Hanselman showing Mike Grobbel and Oz Grobbel what their grandfather used
The man who rescued it David W Hanselman
See Friends of Fire Truck web site and more at Mike Grobbel's Center Line History site