This is really cool. The Grand Rapids Public Museum (GRPM) announced today the newest acquisition to their Collections, a 1937 American LaFrance “Tiller” Fire Truck, originally from the City of Grand Rapids.

This American LaFrance “Tiller” truck, with an 85-foot extension ladder, was purchased new and placed in service by the Grand Rapids Fire Department back in 1937, along with two fire engines. It was retired in 1976, and was sold at a City of Grand Rapids auction to a private collector of historic vehicles. But now, it's back home where it belongs.

Following necessary mechanical upgrades and restoration, the Tiller truck will join the already operable fire engine at the public museum in community events beginning in the spring of 2017.

Plan to see the Tiller truck in parades and at other community events in Grand Rapids as early as this Spring.

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