Poltrack Blog

In the late 1880s and early 1900s, the young people found plenty of ways to have fun. Swimming, canoeing, cycling, hiking and more. (Below) All these folks on the top of Mount Watatic and not a water bottle or backpack in sight. At least everyone had proper clothing. (Below) Seems a little crowded on this hayride. I feel sorry for the horse. (Below) I'm completely baffled about the photo below, who came up with this concept? (Below) I would guess that this photo was taken behind the houses on Taylor Road. (Below) One of the many Stereosope cards featuring scenes from New Ipswich.

During the mid 1970s we used to go swimming at the beach  in Bank Village. It was private property but they allowed locals to use it. Sadly that ended when litter and broken glass appeared. Once again a few ruined it for the majority. This photo was taken circa 1900 by Myron Taylor and given to the New Ipswich Historical Society in 1980. The Country Club can be seen in the background on the top of the hill. In the photo C. Ralph Taylor is second from left and Phillip Taylor is center front. Note the changing rooms and outhouse. The photo was donated by Sylvania T, Durfee in 1980. Bank Village Beach circa 1900 - NIHS catalog 92.262 To this day Bank Village remains popular as a place to take a dip. Lots of folks jump off the bridge on Old Country Road. A closer view of the Country Club on top of the hill. Why is that guy on the roof? Souhegan Country Club circa 1900 - NIHS catalog 92.245

This series of photos was a gift from Elizabeth Barr Keyser to the New Ipswich Historical Society . The Soldiers' Monument is visible in the first photo which give a clue as to where the tennis court was located. It is unknown when these photos were taken. NIHS catalog 92.208 Soldier's Monument on left NIHS catalog 92.206 NIHS catalog 92.207 Notes on photo identify the buildings as the Hardy house & Ames Dormitory

I awoke to some "brisk" temperatures. It was below zero (F) this morning here in New Ipswich. But yesterday the temperatures were relatively mild (balmy 20s) during a snow storm and we had the opportunity to don some snowshoes and venture out. Relatively mild temperatures while we broke the trail through the woods. I was reminded again that different muscles are used when snowshoeing. Sore today. Easy to spot my neighbor and her dogs in snow Not much traffic this morning Snow is getting deeper and more is expected this weekend Bridge is out on Taylor Road and as a result the plows cannot get through This is "Mount Taylor" you can barely see  the sign Bridge Closed sign Angelika ascending Mount Taylor

Tomorrow, Emily will be running in her first Boston Marathon. She is very excited and we wish her well. Her Bib number is 24690. We will be down there cheering her on. Thanks to all who sponsored her. The picture is from the Eastern States 20 miler that Emily ran on Mar 29. 2009.