Bob Wilhelm’s Q&A
IN THE HOUSE
Over our years of writing weekly Q&A articles we have highlighted Garrett Snuff, National Vulcanized Fiber, Spatz Fiberglas dune buggies,
SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 28
This month’s Question & Answer is supplied by FAH volunteer Elliott Warburton. Elliott is a student at A.I. DuPont High
EARLY YORKLYN PAPER
Ten years after the American Revolution, two New Castle County grist milling families found they could not compete with the
NINE FEET
A while back we were traveling to New Process Fiber in Greenwood DE researching the vulcanized fibre industry in Delaware.
CHECKING-IT
For the past several years the unrestored Marshall Brothers Paper Mill has been open one or two weekends during nice
THE ORIGINAL NUT
If one rummages through the drawers of vintage tools in Clarence Marshall’s shop in the carriage house, they may find
AUBURN ARCHIVES
If you follow Auburn Heights on social media, you may have seen postings related to the archival activities at Auburn
PUZZLING
Folks visiting Auburn Valley State Park learn of the Garrett family, which first settled in the area in 1726, followed
PUZZLED
Folks visiting Auburn Valley State Park learn of the Garrett family that first settled in the area in 1726 followed
MISMATCHED STATION
This Month’s Q&A was submitted by FAH member, Elliott M. Warburton, a young historian attending A.I. DuPont High School. Photographic
THE SPRING MOTOR
When one visits Auburn Valley State Park to tour the Marshall mansion, the Marshall Steam Museum, or Marshall Brothers paper
OWNED BY A COMPETITOR
Opened in October 1872, the Wilmington & Western Rail Road flourished for several years before falling to receivership and being