Bob Wilhelm’s Q&A
CALL EXIT AND END
The closing question for 2024 is a simple one: “What might the future hold for preserving and sharing the many
PARCELS AND MARSHALLS
October’s Q&A discussed the number of acres that the Garrett family owned at one time or another in New Castle
111,163.2 PERCH
An ongoing behind-the-scenes project involves researching historical information related to the Yorklyn area so that the National Register of Historic
SPECIAL EXHIBIT — LAST CHANCE
The Marshall Steam Museum has always presented interesting artifacts since it was first opened to the public in the 1960s
GOODS & CHATTELS
Israel Way Marshall departed his earthly existence at 10 pm on Monday, June 26, 1911 after a lengthy illness. At
THE BLOCKLEY CONNECTION
This year marks Tom Marshall’s 100th birthday had he lived a few more years. Thinking about Tom’s century mark, and
DISRUPTIVE INNOVATION
When the first Marshalls (and Garretts as well) joined William Penn arriving in the New World in the 1680s, the
KEEPING PACE
F.E. and F.O. Stanley not only designed what was arguably the most practical steam powered carriage of the early automobile
THE NORTH AMERICAN RAILROAD FLEET
On Sunday, May 5, the Friends of Auburn Heights and Marshall Steam Museum celebrate Train Day and the start of
INDEFATIGABLE
Both Tom Marshall and this writer have discussed various aspects of the West Chester, Kennett & Wilmington Electric Railway Company,
SOUTH WIND
A century ago, comforts available in our homes had not migrated to the automobile. Many comforts, having been developed for
STEAM PROPHECY
Clarence Marshall passed away in 1969. Shortly after his passing, Clarence’s son, Thomas C. Marshall Jr., decided to open the