John Calef – Historic Ipswich

The Massachusetts Circular Letter, February 11, 1768

February 12, 2025November 14, 2025 Gordon HarrisLeave a comment

Dr. John Calef represented Ipswich in the Massachusetts Assembly and was one of only 17 members who voted to retract the Circular Letter opposing the Townshend Acts. An engraving by Paul Revere portrays Calef being pushed into Hell.

Three Old Houses at the Intersection of Poplar St. and Turkey Shore

February 11, 2025 Gordon HarrisLeave a comment

Three historic houses at the intersection of Poplar St. and Turkey Shore in Ipswich MA

The Dr.John Calef House, the Heard-Lakeman House and the Burnham-Patch-Day House sit near each other, a charming sample of 18th century Ipswich architecture.