On the shelf

R&P Nurseries is fixing the crumbling stone wall along the east side of Route 82 on the south side of Willowdale, across from the Willowdale Chapel. The nice new wall borders the level "shelf" where the trolley tracks used to run on the way to Kennett Square. You can see more remains of the "shelf" near the Kennett Country Club. (I know this only because I went to Ray McKay's fascinating lecture back in April about trolleys in our area, sponsored by the Southeastern Chester County Historical Society.)
And speaking of things historic, there's going to be a walking tour of Unionville on Thursday, Sept. 6, starting at 5:30 p.m., sponsored by the Chester County Parks & Recreation Department. "In the gently rolling Southeastern corner of Chester County lies the small village of Unionville, a community that dates back to the middle of the 18th century. Though locally manufactured brick is the predominant mode of construction, fine examples of stone and frame buildings also exist. Unionville Village has long played a vital role providing goods and services to area residents; this is still the case today." I plan to be there! (Please call to reserve a spot: 1-877-442-2476, ext. 111.)