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Photo Slideshow: Click to enlarge and browse. Photos by Jim Salvas
Project: Monument. Sunrise through the Monument honoring 97th Regiment from West Chester. Photo: JAS
Fundraiser: Progressive Dinner. Always the first Saturday in February. FMSP members open their homes to the Friends. Photo: JAS
The West Chester University Men’s Soccer Team volunteered to bring their rakes to help FMSP clear the signs of winter.
October 18, 2015
Project: Monument. Monument base in Spring. Photo: JAS
Project: Tree labeling. For a tree location map, go to our Home page, Projects, Tree Labeling. 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
Original 1889 Fountain awaiting restoration
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Fountain Basin off for Renovation
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
Project: Swiss Cottage. The 1902 BEFORE shot followed by the 2010 AFTER shot. Photographer Unknown
Project: Fountain. FMSP Fountain Manufacturer: Robert Woods Railing, Architectural & Ornamental Iron Works, Ridge Road below Spring Garden St. Philadelphia. Photo: A postcard
Tony Stancato, Fountain Committee • Anne Walters, Fountain Committee Chair • Pat Loew, Primary Benefactor • Jeff Beitel, FMSP President
Project: Fountain. A shield of yellow bricks in honor of the Union Veteran Legion. Yes, needs attention. Photo: JAS September 16, 2005
Project: Swiss Cottage. Renovated 2008 through 2010. See photo progression at our website Homepage/Projects/Swiss Cottage. Photo: JAS
Project: Fountain. The Original 1889 Fountain. In the background is the original Chester County Hospital! Photo: Historic Postcard
2016 Progressive Dinner committee: Betsy Woodrow (Chair), Christina Wilcomes, Ronnie Balassone, Kathy Tally, Holly Brown, Lee Miller, Linda Scott.
2013 Fountain Basin Investigative Excavation
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
Ben Woods, Matt White, and Mike Stitley — The fountain restoration team from Heritage Metalworks of Downingtown — after just finishing the installation. Wow!
In June(2015), the fountain moves again; this time, to return anew.![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!")
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: Fountain Garden. Anne Walters’ Landscape plan implemented November 2006. 2014 Daffodils in the re-landscaped garden. Photo: JAS
“Night Light” • 9/23/2016![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")
l to r: Anne Walters, Jim Salvas, Gordon Woodrow, Jeff Beitel, and Mr. Gene Gagliardi. [Photo by Michael Miville]
1889 ORIGINAL IRON FENCE IN 2005. Click to enlarge detail.
Sin Brothers perform at 2014’s Music at Marshall
FMSP Fountain July 2016
Tag Archives: Progressive Dinner
12th Annual PROGRESSIVE Dinner!
The Three Homes on the First Stop of the 12th Progressive Dinner
A Big Success! Our 10th Annual Progressive Dinner
Nearly 100 members of Friends of Marshall Square Park celebrated the 10th and biggest Progressive Dinner on Saturday, February 6, 2016. Our Events Committee (above) is a big reason for an outstanding success. Everyone gave their all, but committee chair … Continue reading
10th Annual Progressive Dinner!
Join your FMSP friends and neighbors for a fun evening of food, festivity, and great camaraderie at five neighborhood homes facing Marshall Square Park. We split into two groups for the appetizers and then come together at the fifth home … Continue reading
8th Progressive Plates Review & Slideshow
As always, our Progressive Plates (formerly Progressive Dinner) was a smash hit. We had fun with neighbors, we ate well, and we drank well. Previously, because homes have a limited capacity, many could not get tickets. To have room for … Continue reading
2014 Progressive Plates Event
Neighbors & Friends of Marshall Square Park, Your invitation to our 8th Annual Progressive Plates gathering was mailed—if yours didn’t arrive, please print and use this PDF of our Invitation. Our beloved winter wine & dine event is Saturday, February … Continue reading
7th Annual Progressive Dinner
2013, February 2, Saturday, Groundhog Day Another PROGRESSIVE DINNER! at the four neighborhood homes of our… HOSTS Thanks to all the hosts and guests over the years for making this event possible and successful. Your support brings our next big … Continue reading
6th Annual Progressive Dinner
2012, February 4 (Saturday) Members Only+ their guests $37.50 PROGRESSIVE DINNER!At the four neighborhood homes of our… HOSTS Oscar and Vivian Lasko4:45 to 5:50 PM • Appetizers Jackie and Paul Cody6 to 6:50 PM • Soups or Salads Sandi & … Continue reading
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