The Former Mary Mansfield Home

I assumed that the Old Town Hall was the lone building situated at the intersection of Main, Preston and Willard Road across the Street from the Congregational Church. However I discovered a photo that dispels that belief (see last photo).

The Old Town Hall built in 1812
Photo taken Jan 22, 2011 by John M Poltrack

Early Postcard of the Town Hall given to the New Ipswich Historical Society by Steven Packard
NIHS catalog 92.223

This Google Street View shows that there is not much open space between the road and the Old Town Hall.  However at one time Mary's house was situated in that empty spot. Photo below shows the Mary Mansfield House. Mary was the grandmother of Mrs. Balch. The house was torn down by Ms. Phillip Gordon. The photo was taken by Leon R. Willard and donated by Mrs. Allen Balch.



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