Ipswich Library, Ipswich, Massachusetts

Ipswich Public Library

Ipswich, Essex Co., Massachusetts

Founded 1869

This was one of the first libraries I ever did research in.

As with almost all the libraries I've visited, there is a distinct original section (above and below) and the new addition, not shown here.

A Genealogists worst nightmare....Archives Closed Until Further Notice!

Through the glass door, I see the "Tan Books" on the table and storage area.

On February 1, 2014, we went back to the Library and I was able to go in. The recent photo is below.

Two historic plaques on each side of the front door (below).

DANIEL TREADWELL

Born in Ipswich, Mass.

October 10th 1791.

Professor in Harvard University.

A Generous Contributor in Books

and Funds to This Free Public Library.

Died in Cambridge, Mass.

February 27th 1872.

This Tablet is Erected to His Memory

by the Trustees of the Library That

Future Generations May Know From

Whom These Additional Gifts of Books and

Funds were Received.

AUGUSTINE HEARD

Born in Ipswich, Mass.

March 30th 1785.

A Successful Merchant in China.

Established and Endowed This

Free Public Library in 1868.

Died in Ipswich, Mass.

September 14th 1868.

This Tablet is Erected to His Memory

by the Trustees of the Library That

Future Generations May Know the

Source of This Munificent Gift.