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Tag: 1934

The Green Street dam

November 19, 2021October 19, 2022 Gordon Harris2 Comments
Green Street dam, Ipswich ma

"It was a poor time in which to build a dam. The winter was very severe and at times the temperature was below zero. The center of the dam was soon washed away, and by spring the new structure had almost disappeared."

Posted in HistoryTagged 1934, Harold Bowen, Ipswich River

The 1934 parade celebrating the 300th Anniversary of the founding of Ipswich

June 20, 2021November 19, 2022 Gordon HarrisLeave a comment
Ipswich Tricentennial parade, 1934

The Native American village of Agawam became a Puritan settlement in 1633 as an outpost of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. The community was named Ipswich in 1634 upon the official founding of the town. Click on any photo to begin the slideshow.

Posted in History, PhotosTagged 1934, parades
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