Tag: 1850

Photograph by Clarence White of Arthur Wesley Dow

Arthur Wesley Dow

By Historic Ipswich on February 1, 2019 • ( 13 Comments )

Ipswich artist Arthur Wesley Dow (1857 – 1922) was one of the town’s most famous residents. During summer, Dow and his wife ran the Summer School of Art from the historic “Howard house” on Turkey Shore Road. The Ipswich Museum owns the largest collection of works by Arthur Wesley Dow.

Joseph Ross Ipswich MA

Joseph Ross, 19th Century Ipswich bridge builder

By Gordon Harris on October 1, 2015 • ( 1 Comment )

Joseph Ross (1822-1903) began his working life as a house carpenter in Ipswich, his native town. He is best known for designing the first movable span bridge in the country, which he patented in 1849 at the age of 26. According to his obituary, “he has been engaged […]