FORT LARNED NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE

Exact specifications of the wagon wheels were researched and reproduced. Here volunteer Ron applies the finishing touches to a wheel.

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Ron at his Salina workshop applying finish to the ambulance bows. The Witmer Coach Shop in Pennsylvania fabricated the bows for the wagon's canvas top.

National Park Service photo.

Even seemingly minor details such as the water keg were carefully researched to ensure complete authenticity of the finished project.

National Park Service photo.

Ron proudly standing in front of the Rucker hospital wagon he donated over 350 hours of his life to restore.

National Park Service photo.

The ambulance returns home.

National Park Service photo.