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Eerie chimneys still standing.

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Where was the Willowbrook Tavern located?

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https://open.substack.com/pub/nihist/p/willowbrook-tavern-new-ipswich-burns?r=1ceghs&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

It was located directly across the street from the New Ipswich Historical Society. The Baptist church was across the street. I found a photo of the burnt building which I have added to this posting (see link above)

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Sad story, it was a beautiful place. Controlling air flow into a stove or furnace is important. Even today leaving a damper open can cause a woodstove to overheat.

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