 Number 13 and 14. The Manning House and Old Post Office. 40 North Main Street. The Manning House and the Old Post Office were part of the same property. The house was built around 1763 by Dr. John Manning. Though he owned the house for only a short time, his name remains firmly attached to the house for Dr. Manning was a pioneer in the development of the small pox vaccine. |
 <-- The Post Office, which was the first Post Office in Ipswich, was also used as a store and warehouse. Another view of the Manning house. (below) 
|
<-- John Appleton House
Ipswich Public Library -->
Back to map