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šŸ›©ļøšŸ“˜ Ipswich, Massachusetts Beneath My Feet: Where Cobblestones Met Flight Paths
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I grew up in the kind of town where snow didnā€™t shimmer ā€” it settled. Ipswich, Massachusetts isnā€™t just ā€œseaside cuteā€ or clam-famous. Itā€™s brine in your breath, cobblestones under your feet, and history etched into every windowpane. My past walks th...
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āœˆļø Crocker Snow Sr.: Ipswich Altitude & Aviation Grit
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āœˆļø Crocker Snow Sr.: Ipswich Altitude & Aviation Grit

Born in Boston in 1905, Crocker Snow Sr. was flying before most people understood what flight was. His first license ā€” Massachusetts Pilot License No. 5, signed by Orville Wright ā€” wasnā€™t just a certificate. It was a declaration of intent.

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Crocker Snow, Aviation Pioneer. He did amazing work, including creating Logan Airport and the first airstrip in Massachusetts.
Crocker Snow, Aviation Pioneer
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šŸ’ Proposal at Altitude: Crocker & Janiceā€™s Skybound Love Story
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,Crocker Snow Sr.ā€™s memoir isnā€™t just a record of aviation milestones ā€” itā€™s a living archive of altitude and audacity. From flying with Amelia Earhart to leading the first B-29 raid on Tokyo, Crocker logged over 15,000 hours across 140 aircraft type...
Log Book: A Pilot's Life
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- šŸ›« Smithsonian Archives ā€” Crocker Snow Sr. Papers
In the Museum: The Papers of Crocker Snow
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and the legacy has not ended. i am grateful to have been part of what was one of those most important parts of my develolpment
Crocker Snow, Early Pilot And Air Expert, Dies at 94
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She was not the wind beneath the wings. She was the hand steadying the teacup while they took off.
Obituary information for Janice Vaughan Snow
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Best Seafood and Pizza in New England

ok, we are known for our Steamers and fried Clams.. but we have the best pizza joint eva!!

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Known for its food and fun, I miss this place. Fried seafood plates overflow here. So does the beer!
Choate Bridge Pub | Restaurant | Pub | Ipswich, MA
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I must say they have some of the best fried seafood around .. but, the lobster rolls are my favorite in Ipswich. You have to love the buildings facade.
Clam Box Ipswich Seafood - Clam Box of Ipswich
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I cannot tell you how many times I have been here. I grew up on this stuff, so to speak.
Home | Riverview Pizza | Ipswich, MA
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Oh, The houses

Ipswich is home to some of the oldest houses still standing in the country, which is truly amazing. One of these historic treasures is even featured in the Smithsonian!pswich boasts a rich history, and many of its historic houses offer a glimpse into...

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Ipswich boasts a rich history, and many of its historic houses offer a glimpse into the past. Below is a list of some of the most notable historical houses in Ipswich that hold architectural and cultural significance: - The Ipswich Town Hall: This ic...
Historic Houses and Buildings of Ipswich
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Here you will discover everything about Ipswich. Tell them Austin sent you.
The Ipswich Visitor Center
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Imagine being an 8th grader visiting Washington, D.C., and seeing a house that had been meticulously rebuilt inside a museum.
Within These Walls | Smithsonian Institution
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It features a stunning pond and a charming garden area.
1 South Green, the Captain John Whipple House (1677 / 1690)
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and there is the new stuff
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best hidden secrets

I'd like that you acknowledge that we townies have a lot of secrets of tales and myth. I think it's safe to assume that we haven't told anyone all of our best secrets. Our best kept secrets are probably right here in our little slice of paradise.we t...

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Crane Beach.. spent many adays here
This Underrated U.S. Town With Caribbean-Like Beaches Is In A Surprising Place
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always been a fun spot to visit. its free
The Devilā€™s Footprint
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Besutiful as a wedding venue, concert, or just a stroll around the grounds. i spent alot of time here
The Crane Estate at Castle Hill (1928)
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It just keeps getting better doesn't it
The ā€œBirthplace of American Independenceā€
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its not just the name of a restaurant its the oldest Bridge in Massachusetts
The Choate Bridge
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Movies, Ed Sharon and other special moments for our town

tThis town isn't all that sleepy. It's not as sleepy as it looks in Hollywood movies. I can share a few facts, including visits from many popular celebrities.

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I missed it, but I did get a full glimpse into the day from friends and family that were there.
Ed Sheeran Visits Ipswich, Massachusetts, to Film a Music Video for his New Song "Old Phone" - Northshore Magazine
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