Martin County Historical Society

Online Tour - Carlson Room

The Walter Carlson room is on the lower level of the Pioneer Museum and is dedicated to the man whose life work was serving the museum. He earned the title, Mr. History, for his significant contributions to the MCHS between 1949 and 1975. The Carlson Room is home to many of our larger display items such as the first motorized fire truck in Martin County, a 1923 American LaFrance Fire truck (Learn more about it here!). We also have on display an Iron Lung which was used to combat the Polio virus in the 1950s. We have displays dedicated to the histories of our local fire and police departments as well. Other artifacts include vehicles dating back past the 1920s, a weaver’s loom, and one of the first color TV sets in Martin County. The Carlson room promises to be an exciting experience with history’s BIG artifacts!