Robert “Bob” Marshall: The Architect of Wilderness Born in the bustling heart of New York City on January 2, 1901, Robert “Bob” Marshall was an unlikely champion of wildness. His early life, steeped in the progressive ideals of his family – particularly his father, a prominent lawyer and environmentalist – fostered a deep connection to nature that would profoundly shape his destiny. Unlike many of his contemporaries, Marshall wasn’t drawn to urban landscapes; instead, he found solace and inspiration in the rugged beauty of the Adirondack Mountains, spending countless summers exploring thei…