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Ipswich Manning House at the MFA

February 25, 2025July 26, 2026 Gordon HarrisLeave a comment

The frame of a 1692 house that once stood at the intersection of Manning and High Streets in Ipswich is on display in the "Art of the Americas" wing at the Boston's Museum of Fine Arts.

Posted in ArchitectureTagged Boston, manning, mfa

Joseph Stockwell Manning, a Civil War Hero from Ipswich

September 18, 2024November 14, 2025 Gordon HarrisLeave a comment

Private Joseph Stockwell Manning grew up in Ipswich, and was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor on December 1, 1864, a year and two days after an incredible act of bravery at Fort Sanders, Tennessee. in November, 1863.

Posted in People, StoriesTagged 1863, Civil War, manning

Homes of the Manning Family of Ipswich

August 1, 2024May 6, 2026 Gordon Harris3 Comments

Nicholas Manning immigrated from England to Salem, MA, as early as 1662. He was later joined by his youngest brother Thomas, who became the common ancestor of the prominent Manning family of Ipswich.

Posted in PeopleTagged homes, manning

Dr. Manning’s Windmill

February 16, 2024November 11, 2024 Gordon HarrisLeave a comment

In 1792, Dr. John Manning erected a factory at the corner of South Main and Market Street beside the Choate Bridge and began manufacturing cloth and blankets. On the roof squatted a great octagonal tower, inside of which was a horizontal windmill.

Posted in StoriesTagged 1792, Ipswich, manning, mill

Four Old Houses That Stood on High St.

March 20, 2023July 10, 2026 Gordon Harris2 Comments

The Jacob Manning house, the Caleb Lord house, the Nathaniel Lord house at the corner of High and Manning Streets, and the thatched roof William Baker house at the corner with Mineral Street.

Posted in RoadsTagged manning, Paul McGinley

Manning’s Neck

December 31, 2022August 20, 2025 Gordon Harris2 Comments

The first settlers of Ipswich were given rights to use of the Common land. Unfenced tillage lots beyond the residential area were assigned in areas set apart for this use, including the area of Newmarch Street which was known as Manning's Neck.

Posted in PlacesTagged Commons, lakeman, manning, Manning's Neck, Newmarch, Perkins
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