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Breakfast MenuServed Daily 7:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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BEVERAGESCoffee…………….......................................$1.75 PASTRIES ♦ BREADSToast:
White, Wheat, Rye, Raisin, Sourdough ……... $1.00 SANDWICHESMcMorley - “ build your own” EGGS ♦ OMELETSMade with 3 eggs, served w/ home fries, toast & fruit garnish Eggs Your Way (fried, poached, scrambled) BENEDICTSClassic Eggs Benedict
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HEARTY BREAKFASTSCorned Beef Hash PANCAKESButtermilk Pancakes FRENCH TOASTClassic French Toast SIDE ORDERSBacon, 4 slices…………………...........$3.00 * Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. Some of our dishes are made with nuts. Please ask your server if you have any questions.. |
History of the Ipswich
Bed & Breakfast and 2 East Street
"the 1863 robert jordan house"
Records going back prior to 1689 show this property has been the site of
three homes. The property was owned originally by Mr. Thomas Bracy and
was the site of a home made of brick. Mr. Bracy sold the property to
Robert Paine, 'Elder to ye church of Ipswich. According to the records
he was a man foremost in zeal for the educational advancement of the
community. In 1689 Mr. Payne conveyed his mansion and three acres of
land, with orchard, garden, etc., to his son Robert, Feb. 12, 1689 (Ips.
Deeds 5:590). Robert Paine Jr. and Elizabeth. They sold the property a
year later which consisted of and two and three quarter’s acres to Mr.
Francis Wainwright, Sept. 30, 1690 (Ips. Deeds 5:326. The Wainwrights
were a famous family. Francis, the immigrant, served with great
distinction in the Pequot war, in his young manhood. He became a
prosperous merchant and prominent citizen. He died on May 19, 1692. His
son, Francis, was graduated at Harvard College in 1686. He was the
Colonel of a regiment, Town Clerk, Representative in General Court,
Feoffee and Justice of the General Sessions Court. He died on Aug. 3,
1711; in the forty-eighth year of his age In 1740 the property was again
sold to Capt. Thomas Staniford. Capt Stainford according to the records
was a “gentlemen” who occupied the house until his death on Feb 28,
1740. His will was filed Sept. 7, 1778 (Pro. Rec. 353: 206), and the
inventory of his estate, filed Dec. 9, 1778 (353: 316) reveals the
furnishings of one of the fine mansions of the Revolutionary period, at
the inflated values that prevailed at that time. Some items are of
interest, which specify the wardrobe of a gentleman of that day and
various articles of furniture.
The son of Capt Thomas Staniford
was also a Captain and his name was James. Capt. James Staniford
occupied the mansion, which is often alluded to as the "old brick,"
because it had brick ends, and kept an inn. He also purchased of Richard
Dummer Jewett an undivided half of five and three quarter’s acres of the
land adjoining, May 28, 1803 (172: 178). The heirs of James Staniford
and his son James sold "the brick house" and eight and a half acres to
Dr. Thomas Manning, June 10, 1830 (259: 76). Dr Manning sold "the old
brick" to his son, Dr. Joseph Manning of Charleston, S. C., Dec. 27,
1830 (266: 73) and he conveyed it to John Jewett, Dec. 9, 1835 (290:
121). Mr. Jewett tore down the old mansion, which was still in excellent
preservation, and built on its site the brick dwelling, which was
purchased a few years ago and torn down by Mr. John B. Brown and Mr.
Harry B. Brown.
The property passed through several more families
and eventually was owned by Susanna Wilcomb on March 27 1814 who sold
her lot to the trustees of the Methodist
Episcopal Church. A
meeting house was then built on this property and used by the church
until the present church was built. The lot was then sold by the
trustees of the Methodist Episcopal Church to Robert Jordan on May 17,
1862. Robert Jordan was a Civil War veteran, who made his living as
general merchant after the war. Mr. Jordan built this house in April of
1863. Years later, the house was owned by Dr. Bailey, a local physician,
who treated his patients in his office, which was at the rear of the
house.
The Robert Jordan house is a fine example of an
Italianate-style Victorian, situated on an acre of land in the center of
historic Ipswich. The rear of the property features terraced land which
was developed growing mulberry bushes for the silkworm/silk industry
which flourished in Ipswich in the early 1800s.Interesting architectural
features of the house include the Belvedere on the third floor roof, the
curved front stairway, original ceiling moldings, and the ice house at
the rear of the main house, which was part of the “summer kitchen”. The
carriage house is at the back of the property.
Margaret and I bought
this house in 1996. We had been on Pleasant Street for twenty-two years
our three kids grew up got married and then Margaret decided we needed
more room. A bed and breakfast was not in our plans but we began to
think of the fun it would be meeting new people, and sharing our home
with strangers that wanted to pay us for being here (a no brainier). So
out of those thoughts and dreams, came our B&B, which grew to become The
Ipswich Inn. This is our 11th year. All we wanted and wished for has
come true. This has been a great adventure one that continues, each day
bringing more and more people into our lives that have become friends.
We truly hope your stay with us and your meal will be as pleasant and
restful as the joy we have in bringing it to you.
Sincerely,
Margaret & Ray