E16 | First Period Gambrel | Secrets Behind the Wall

The 1720 house is one of few first period gambrel style homes remaining in Ipswich. The architect walks the exterior detailing its architectural features and sharing his plans for improvement. Exploratory demo starts in the ell in hopes to find the original timber framing including the gunstock posts. The town historian gives a tour of a 1717 first period home on the oldest street in Ipswich.