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Spring Cleaning

Posted on April 19, 2018 by Webmaster
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12th Annual PROGRESSIVE Dinner!

Posted on January 13, 2018 by Webmaster

       The Three Homes on the First Stop of the 12th Progressive Dinner

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Fall Garden Party

Posted on August 25, 2017 by Webmaster
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Plant Sale at Everhart Park • Great Selection and Prices!

Posted on April 27, 2016 by Webmaster
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  • Photo Slideshow: Click to enlarge and browse. Photos by Jim Salvas

    Music at Marshall Concert Series
    Back 2 Life, BirlGirl Designs, Picnic Table, Donation Jar
    Project: Tree labeling. For a tree location map, go to our Home page, Projects, Tree Labeling. Photo: JAS
    Project: Tree labeling. For a tree location map, go to our Home page, Projects, Tree Labeling. Photo: JAS
    Tony Stancato, Fountain Committee • Anne Walters, Fountain Committee Chair • Pat Loew, Primary Benefactor • Jeff Beitel, FMSP President
    Tony Stancato, Fountain Committee • Anne Walters, Fountain Committee Chair • Pat Loew, Primary Benefactor • Jeff Beitel, FMSP President
    Year?
    Year?
    Ben Woods, Matt White, and Mike Stitley — The fountain restoration team from Heritage Metalworks of Downingtown -- after just finishing the installation. Wow!
    Ben Woods, Matt White, and Mike Stitley — The fountain restoration team from Heritage Metalworks of Downingtown — after just finishing the installation. Wow!
    Fundraiser: Progressive Dinner. Always the first Saturday in February. FMSP members open their homes to the Friends. Photo: JAS
    Fundraiser: Progressive Dinner. Always the first Saturday in February. FMSP members open their homes to the Friends. Photo: JAS
    2016 Progressive Dinner committee: Betsy Woodrow (Chair), Christina Wilcomes, Ronnie Balassone, Kathy Tally, Holly Brown, Lee Miller, Linda Scott.
    2016 Progressive Dinner committee: Betsy Woodrow (Chair), Christina Wilcomes, Ronnie Balassone, Kathy Tally, Holly Brown, Lee Miller, Linda Scott.
    Event: Music at Marshall Concert Series. Annually, 3rd Thursday in June, July, and August. Concert, picnic, facepainter, and neighborhood friends. Photo and Flyer: JAS
    Event: Music at Marshall Concert Series. Annually, 3rd Thursday in June, July, and August. Concert, picnic, facepainter, and neighborhood friends. Photo and Flyer: JAS
    Fountain Basin off for Renovation
    Fountain Basin off for Renovation
    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.
    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.
    l to r: Anne Walters, Jim Salvas, Gordon Woodrow, Jeff Beitel, and Mr. Gene Gagliardi. [Photo by Michael Miville]
    l to r: Anne Walters, Jim Salvas, Gordon Woodrow, Jeff Beitel, and Mr. Gene Gagliardi. [Photo by Michael Miville]
    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
    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: Swiss Cottage. Renovated 2008 through 2010. See photo progression at our website Homepage/Projects/Swiss Cottage. Photo: JAS
    Project: Swiss Cottage. Renovated 2008 through 2010. See photo progression at our website Homepage/Projects/Swiss Cottage. Photo: JAS
    Project: Fountain Garden. Anne Walters’ Landscape plan implemented November 2006. 2014 Daffodils in the re-landscaped garden. Photo: JAS
    Project: Fountain Garden. Anne Walters’ Landscape plan implemented November 2006. 2014 Daffodils in the re-landscaped garden. Photo: JAS
    Project: Fountain. A shield of yellow bricks in honor of the Union Veteran Legion. Yes, needs attention. Photo: JAS September 16, 2005
    Project: Fountain. A shield of yellow bricks in honor of the Union Veteran Legion. Yes, needs attention. Photo: JAS September 16, 2005
    2013 Fountain Basin Investigative Excavation
    2013 Fountain Basin Investigative Excavation
    Night Light • 9/23/2016
    “Night Light” • 9/23/2016
    The West Chester University Men's Soccer Team volunteered to bring their rakes to help FMSP clear the signs of winter.
    The West Chester University Men’s Soccer Team volunteered to bring their rakes to help FMSP clear the signs of winter.
    Sin Brothers perform at 2014's Music at Marshall
    Sin Brothers perform at 2014’s Music at Marshall
    Project: Swiss Cottage. The 1902 BEFORE shot followed by the 2010 AFTER shot. Photographer Unknown
    Project: Swiss Cottage. The 1902 BEFORE shot followed by the 2010 AFTER shot. Photographer Unknown
    Project: Monument. Sunrise through the Monument honoring 97th Regiment from West Chester. Photo: JAS
    Project: Monument. Sunrise through the Monument honoring 97th Regiment from West Chester. Photo: JAS
    In June(2015), the fountain moves again; this time, to return anew.
    In June(2015), the fountain moves again; this time, to return anew.
    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: Gazebo. • Provide brick apron around perimeter (partially completed 06/2006) • Replace cedar shake roof • Improve paths to gazebo • Add six path lights. Photo: JAS
    1889 ORIGINAL IRON FENCE IN 2005. Click to enlarge detail.
    1889 ORIGINAL IRON FENCE IN 2005. Click to enlarge detail.
    Project: Fountain. The Original 1889 Fountain. In the background is the original Chester County Hospital! Photo: Historic Postcard
    Project: Fountain. The Original 1889 Fountain. In the background is the original Chester County Hospital! Photo: Historic Postcard
    Original 1889 Fountain awaiting restoration
    Original 1889 Fountain awaiting restoration
    October 18, 2015
    October 18, 2015
    FMSP Fountain July 2016
    FMSP Fountain July 2016
    Project: Monument. Monument base in Spring. Photo: JAS
    Project: Monument. Monument base in Spring. Photo: JAS
    Project: Fountain. FMSP Fountain Manufacturer: Robert Woods Railing, Architectural & Ornamental Iron Works, Ridge Road below Spring Garden St. Philadelphia. Photo: A postcard
    Project: Fountain. FMSP Fountain Manufacturer: Robert Woods Railing, Architectural & Ornamental Iron Works, Ridge Road below Spring Garden St. Philadelphia. Photo: A postcard
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