A hook from a 1926 Graham Brothers wrecker hangs in the International Towing and Recovery Hall of Fame and Museum, where guests mill about during the 20th anniversary party on Thursday
photo by M. A. Locke
After touring the museum, guests were served dinner in the downstairs meeting room
photo by M. A. Locke
Museum president Troy Barnett, right, presents the Distinguished Service Award to Wes Wilburn
photo by M. A. Locke
Jeffrey Godwin, right, received a Presidential Award
photo by M. A. Locke
George Connolly, left, received a Presidential Award
photo by M. A. Locke
Early drawings of a future museum expansion were unveiled
photo by M. A. Locke
The museum is located at 3315 Broad Street
photo by M. A. Locke
A 1935 Ford 1-ton truck with a 1.5 ton Weaver crane is on display in the museum
photo by M. A. Locke
A World War II wrecker, the W-45 was manufactured by Ernest Holmes Company in Chattanooga
photo by M. A. Locke
A 1926 Ford Model TT with Manley crane
photo by M. A. Locke
The International Towing & Recovery Museum began its 20th anniversary celebration Thursday with a party at the museum on Broad Street. The celebration continues into the weekend with a reception and auction on Friday at the DoubleTree Hotel.
A Wall of the Fallen ceremony will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. The 2015 Hall of Fame induction ceremony is Saturday night at the DoubleTree hotel.
The celebration weekend concludes Sunday with a general membership meeting at the hotel.