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Ipswich Museum Sunday strolls, April – May, 2021
The Ipswich Museum is hosting a series of "Sunday Strolls" beginning in April. Each guided walk around town will explore a historical theme. Reserve your tickets online or call the museum at 978-356-2811 Walks begin at 2pm departing from the Ipswich Museum Heard House.
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Text for John Bickford house in North Reading says it’s “not First Period,” but the architectural survey clearly states that it is first period, though transitional. The frame is exposed and beaded. Late date has no bearing on whether it’s first period or not.
Thanks I updated the description.