Watch the remainder of the MSP fountain leaving July 16, 2015, for restoration by Heritage Metalworks of Downingtown.
Since 1889, the fountain’s lowest tier sat in this spot—the other portions lost but recovered in 2012.
In early 2016, come see Marshall Square Park’s “new” working fountain — restored, joined, and re-installed after an absence of over 60 years!
Coordinating with completion of the fountain restoration, we anticipate having the funds to contract the next four phases…
- Restoring the masonry fountain basin
- Purchasing the fountain mechanical equipment
- Installing the plumbing & electrical lines
- Installing a new decorative fence around the basin.
Stay tuned!
![From a DLN article: Gene Gagliardi, in tan jacket, and his wife, Joan, look at a cast iron fountain they once owned as [Friends of Marshall Square Park] volunteers prepare to unload and return it to Marshall Square Park in West Chester on Monday, May 14, 2012. A committee is in the works to have it restored and placed back in the park after it was removed decades ago. Photo: Vinny Tennis, DLN Staff A video of the "capture and return" adventure is on our website at Home, Projects, Original 1889 Fountain, The Year 2012.](https://marshallsquarepark.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/2012_0515dlnfountainreturn.jpg?w=209&h=209&crop=1 "The Fountain Returns!")
![l to r: Anne Walters, Jim Salvas, Gordon Woodrow, Jeff Beitel, and Mr. Gene Gagliardi. [Photo by Michael Miville]](https://marshallsquarepark.files.wordpress.com/2014/07/2014_0714fountainfiginterviewgroup.jpg?w=209&h=209&crop=1 "OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA")
