Abby, Eugene, Addie & Three More

New Ipswich Historical Society

Don’t you think this could have been a record album cover? Three of the six are identified.

Abby Beard, Eugene Beard, Addy Hardy and three unidentified people

The 161st Children’s Fair

The 161st Children’s Fair was held on August 20, 2022. Cleaning picnic tables on the day of the fair.

Cheerfully cleaning the tables for the fair

On this day - September 14, 1908

James Roger diary entry

14th  (Monday)

Fair and strong NW wind.  David cut the clover patch in forenoon and at the Webber lot in afternoon.  I wheeled some shingles into the Church cellar. Mr. Blanchard wants me to clear them from round the Hall.  Got postal card from Marblehead but don’t know who from.  Leaves beginning to color in patches.  Got papers from Roslin on Saturday night with notice of the Rev. Mr. Barnetson’s death; a good man gone to his reward.

On this day - September 14, 1897

William Jurian Kaula diary - no entry

On this day - September 14, 2009

Founding members of the Green Center gather for a group photo. Originally located in the mold infested building behind the town offices. I guess I was the only guy in the group. The “Green Center” name and idea came from Mary Fortier (standing on left).

The Green Center has been in operation for 13 years.

The original team - September 14, 2009

On this day - September 14, 2019

We said goodbye to Porter Hill Sweets. They moved on to new ventures. Thanks for all the chocolate.

Goodbye

This house was built in about 1800 by Stephen Farrar II (1766-1829), the eldest son of Reverend Stephen Farrar. It is located at the top of Porter Hill. In recent history it was a Bed and Breakfast, later the location of Porter Hill Sweets. It is now a private residence. Photo taken Nov 17, 2020.