The Parker Place
New Ipswich Historical Society
Piazza of the Parker Place
Parker family resting on the “Piazza”
The 161st Children’s Fair
The 161st Children’s Fair was held on August 20, 2022. Petting Zoo.
On this day - August 31, 1908
James Roger diary entry
31st (Monday)
Fair and cool, wind N. David at Club House. Hamish and I spread out corn fodder (oats) and Daniel and I brought it in afternoon four loads in good condition. I took Hamish, Margaret & Elizabeth to Depot at noon. Hamish going to Nashua to see nose doctor. David took coop with broilers to Depot in morning.
On this day - August 31, 1897
William Jurian Kaula diary
The town crier had announced yesterday the request that the inhabitants would display the national colors in commemeration [sic] of the triumphant return of President Faure in Paris after his glorious visit to the Tzar of Russia, and the completion of the details of the alliance between France and Russia. We made a great effort to decorate Hôtel Poulain in honor of the event by displaying a large Russian flag besides a French and two of the Stars and Stripes, the latter colors being the most conspicuous. During the evening we festooned the windows with Japanese lanterns. Crécy had quite a holiday aspect.
Gravestone Cleaning Project (Ongoing)
Marcia Ober sent some photos of her work on her family gravestone of Alice May Ober. Great job.
Excellent job! Keep up the good work!
Donald Parker was a WWI veteran.