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History Matters: Frank Furness and the B&O Railroad

History Matters digs into the Delaware Historical Society’s archives each month to explore connections between key people, places, and events in history and present-day news.

Although most Frank Furness designed buildings are in the Philadelphia area, some of his designs did find their way to Delaware thanks to his work for the B&O Railroad. Many of those Furness designed buildings in the First State have been demolished or altered, prompting local organizations to fight to keep those that remain intact and preserve the legacy of the architect who developed America's first architectural style.

The Delaware Historical Society exhibit "Frank Furness and his B& O Stations in Delaware and Maryland" is on display at the Society's Willingtown Square display gallery until February 22nd, 2013. Admission is free from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

In this month’s “History Matters”, WDDE's Ben Szmidt examines how the history of the B&O Railroad brought Frank Furness and his unique architecture to Delaware and where it can still be seen in the First State.

History Matters: Frank Furness and the B&O Railroad.