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Photo Slideshow: Click to enlarge and browse. Photos by Jim Salvas
![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://i0.wp.com/marshallsquarepark.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/2012_0515dlnfountainreturn.jpg?w=128&h=128&crop=1&ssl=1 "The Fountain Returns!")
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.
Project: Swiss Cottage. The 1902 BEFORE shot followed by the 2010 AFTER shot. Photographer Unknown
Project: Monument. Monument base in Spring. Photo: JAS
Project: Gazebo. • Provide brick apron around perimeter (partially completed 06/2006) • Replace cedar shake roof • Improve paths to gazebo • Add six path lights. Photo: JAS
Project: Fountain. The Original 1889 Fountain. In the background is the original Chester County Hospital! Photo: Historic Postcard
Project: Swiss Cottage. Renovated 2008 through 2010. See photo progression at our website Home page, Projects, Swiss Cottage. Photo: JAS
Mayor Comitta speaking in celebration of the 6th Annual Humphry Marshall Day and dedicating the Humphry Marshall plaque, a Friends of Marshall Square Park project. Photo: JAS
Project: Fountain. A shield of yellow bricks in honor of the Union Veteran Legion. Yes, needs attention. Photo: JAS September 16, 2005
Tony Stancato, Fountain Committee • Anne Walters, Fountain Committee Chair • Pat Loew, Primary Benefactor • Jeff Beitel, FMSP President
In June(2015), the fountain moves again; this time, to return anew.
2016 Progressive Dinner committee: Betsy Woodrow (Chair), Christina Wilcomes, Ronnie Balassone, Kathy Tally, Holly Brown, Lee Miller, Linda Scott.
Joan Chandler Gagliardi
Original 1889 Fountain awaiting restoration
Sin Brothers perform at 2014’s Music at Marshall
Project: Fountain Garden. Anne Walters’ Landscape plan implemented November 2006. 2014 Daffodils in the re-landscaped garden. Photo: JAS
Ben Woods, Matt White, and Mike Stitley — The fountain restoration team from Heritage Metalworks of Downingtown — after just finishing the installation. Wow!
Project: Fountain. FMSP Fountain Manufacturer: Robert Woods Railing, Architectural & Ornamental Iron Works, Ridge Road below Spring Garden St. Philadelphia. Photo: A postcard
Fundraiser: Progressive Dinner. Always the first Saturday in February. FMSP members open their homes to the Friends. Photo: JAS
Project: Monument. Sunrise through the Monument honoring 97th Regiment from West Chester. Photo: JAS
Project: Tree labeling. For a tree location map, go to our Home page, Projects, Tree Labeling. Photo: JAS
Year?
2013 Fountain Basin Investigative Excavation
The West Chester University Men’s Soccer Team volunteered to bring their rakes to help FMSP clear the signs of winter.
Back 2 Life, BirlGirl Designs, Picnic Table, Donation Jar
Event: Music at Marshall Concert Series. Annually, 3rd Thursday in June, July, and August. Concert, picnic, facepainter, and neighborhood friends. Photo and Flyer: JAS
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July Music at Marshall • Thursday, July 20, 2017
Picnic Concert series Always the third Thursdays of June, July, and August. A free Concert, a Face Painter, a Potluck Picnic, friends, and neighbors! What’s not to like? Join us — Thursday, July 20, 2017, 6:00 PM. Last month’s picnic … Continue reading
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Seventh Annual Music at Marshall begins 6/15/2017
A free Concert by the Sin Brothers, a Face Painter, a potluck picnic, and the famous Dia Doce Gourmet Cupcakes truck! What’s not to like? Join us today—Thursday, June 16, 6:30 PM. Dia Doce is donating part of all cupcake sales to Friends of Marshall Square Park. They’re delicious—buy one. Hey, Sunday is Father’s Day—buy […]
Sixth Annual Music at Marshall starts 6/16/2016
A free Concert by the Sin Brothers, a Face Painter, a potluck picnic, and the famous Dia Doce Gourmet Cupcakes truck! What’s not to like? Join us today—Thursday, June 16, 6:30 PM. Dia Doce is donating part of all cupcake … Continue reading
Music at Marshall broadcast live tonight!
Music at Marshall’s featured band is on the radio today at 9AM! Tune in to WCHE 1520AM to hear Bill Mason interview The Sin Brothers. Tune in again at 6:30PM when the Music At Marshall concert is broadcast live! Catch … Continue reading
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Tagged Bill Mason, BirlGirl Designs, face painters, face painting, Family Event, free concert, Friends of Marshall Square Park, marshall square, Marshall Square Park, neighborhood picnic, picnic tables, potluck picnic, Sin Brothers, WCHE 1520AM, West Chester
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Music At Marshall • 6:30 PM, Thursday, August 27, 2015
Thursday, August 27, 2015 The last of three Music At Marshall concert/picnics for the 2015 Season. Be there! Featuring The Sin Brothers! Flashback to 8/21/14, last year’s August concert.
Tomorrow • 6:30 PM • Music At Marshall • Thursday, July 16, 2015
Featuring John Grecia Band. To participate in the potluck picnic, see our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/MusicMarshall. Music at Marshall Flashback to 7/17/14, last year’s July concert. Save August 20; it’s our last Music At Marshall concert/picnic for the 2015 Season. … Continue reading
Music At Marshall • 6:30 PM, Thursday, July 16, 2015
Featuring John Grecia Band. To participate in the potluck picnic, see our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/MusicMarshall. Music at Marshall Flashback to 7/17/14, last year’s July concert. Save August 20; it’s our last Music At Marshall concert/picnic for the 2015 Season. … Continue reading
