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The Crane Estate in #IpswichMA, which is on a hill, used a cistern system to collect and store rainwater for the entire household and their gardens!
#ThisOldHouse - What Is a #Cistern?
A cistern is a water storage system used in homes and landscapes. Learn how they work and when you might need one.
updated 6/25/2025
"A cistern is an underground tank that captures and stores rainwater that you can use for irrigation, emergencies, or daily water needs. Cisterns are especially helpful in areas with unreliable or expensive municipal water systems. We’ll explore the different types of cisterns, describe the benefits each offers, and explain how cisterns differ from wells in the guide below.
Definition of a Cistern
A cistern is a watertight tank that collects and stores water for later use and is typically made of reinforced concrete, cinder block, precast concrete, fiberglass, and steel. Your home’s gutters and downspouts usually funnel rainwater into your cistern, and you can use that water as a supplemental supply, an emergency supply, or for irrigation. Cisterns can also hold groundwater, household greywater, spring water, well water, or treated city water.
Professionals can install cisterns above ground, underground, or into building structures. Burying cisterns underground might be the best option, though, as underground cisterns keep water cool during warm months and prevent it from freezing during colder weather.
Cisterns intended for domestic use typically hold at least 5,000 gallons, but sizes and setups vary according to homeowners’ needs."
Learn more:
https://www.thisoldhouse.com/plumbing/what-is-a-cistern#SolarPunkSunday #AncientTechnology #ModernAdaptations #WaterIsLife #RainwaterCollection #RainwaterCisterns
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So, thank the gods for the @internetarchive ! When the #HistoricIpswich website recently went defunct, they had snapshots of most of the pages and historic photographs! Creating PDFs of some of the materials that I thought were gone forever, like this gem!
Yes, they wanted to build a #NuclearMissile silo AND a #NuclearPowerPlant in #IpswichMA! (They built the #NuclearPlant in #SeabrookNH instead)!
https://web.archive.org/web/20210917224630/https://historicipswich.org/2020/01/16/nuclear-ipswich/
#NoNukes #NuclearHistory #MassachusettsHistory #IpswichMassachusetts #NorthShoreHistory
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So, thank the gods for the @internetarchive ! When the #HistoricIpswich website recently went defunct, they had snapshots of most of the pages and historic photographs! Creating PDFs of some of the materials that I thought were gone forever, like this gem!
Yes, they wanted to build a #NuclearMissile silo AND a #NuclearPowerPlant in #IpswichMA! (They built the #NuclearPlant in #SeabrookNH instead)!
https://web.archive.org/web/20210917224630/https://historicipswich.org/2020/01/16/nuclear-ipswich/
#NoNukes #NuclearHistory #MassachusettsHistory #IpswichMassachusetts #NorthShoreHistory
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So, thank the gods for the @internetarchive ! When the #HistoricIpswich website recently went defunct, they had snapshots of most of the pages and historic photographs! Creating PDFs of some of the materials that I thought were gone forever, like this gem!
Yes, they wanted to build a #NuclearMissile silo AND a #NuclearPowerPlant in #IpswichMA! (They built the #NuclearPlant in #SeabrookNH instead)!
https://web.archive.org/web/20210917224630/https://historicipswich.org/2020/01/16/nuclear-ipswich/
#NoNukes #NuclearHistory #MassachusettsHistory #IpswichMassachusetts #NorthShoreHistory
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So, thank the gods for the @internetarchive ! When the #HistoricIpswich website recently went defunct, they had snapshots of most of the pages and historic photographs! Creating PDFs of some of the materials that I thought were gone forever, like this gem!
Yes, they wanted to build a #NuclearMissile silo AND a #NuclearPowerPlant in #IpswichMA! (They built the #NuclearPlant in #SeabrookNH instead)!
https://web.archive.org/web/20210917224630/https://historicipswich.org/2020/01/16/nuclear-ipswich/
#NoNukes #NuclearHistory #MassachusettsHistory #IpswichMassachusetts #NorthShoreHistory
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So, thank the gods for the @internetarchive ! When the #HistoricIpswich website recently went defunct, they had snapshots of most of the pages and historic photographs! Creating PDFs of some of the materials that I thought were gone forever, like this gem!
Yes, they wanted to build a #NuclearMissile silo AND a #NuclearPowerPlant in #IpswichMA! (They built the #NuclearPlant in #SeabrookNH instead)!
https://web.archive.org/web/20210917224630/https://historicipswich.org/2020/01/16/nuclear-ipswich/
#NoNukes #NuclearHistory #MassachusettsHistory #IpswichMassachusetts #NorthShoreHistory
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Tonight and tomorrow night in #IpswichMA !
#CraneOutdoors: Dunes by the Light of the #FullMoon
Castle Hill on the #CraneEstate
Sunday, September 7, 2025, and Monday, September 8, 2025
About CraneOutdoors: Dunes by the Light of the Full Moon
"Transformed and illuminated by the glow of the full moon, the beach and dunes of Castle Neck are a stunningly beautiful landscape. To experience this special place at this magical time, join us for a unique hiking experience.
"We’ll start with the beauty of a sunset while taking an evening walk along Crane Beach when most visitors have packed up and gone home for the day. We’ll have ample time to take in the 'Cape Ann light' that has been the inspiration of many artists over the years. Then, we’ll then head into the dunes where we’ll explore the trails of Castle Neck under the light of the full moon. You’ll enjoy the quiet of Pitch Pine groves and catch glimpses of the Atlantic as you crest the dunes. You might even see some cranberries in the Neck’s naturally occurring cranberry bogs.
"Please note: Our standard Full Moon Hike is suited to kids aged 12+ and/or who can comfortably hike 2-3 miles. For families with smaller children, or those looking for a slower pace, please look for our CraneExplorer: Family Full Moon Hike offerings, which are shorter and go at a gentler pace.
"Bring water and dress for the weather to maximize comfort. You are welcome to bring a flashlight or headlamp, but we may ask for moments of total darkness to fully enjoy the moon and the shadows it makes on the dunes."
$30pp
https://thetrustees.org/event/441279/
#SolarPunkSunday #LunarPunkSunday #TrusteesOfReservations #CraneEstate #WalkingTrails #MoonlightWalks #Nature
#Massachusetts #MassachusettsEvents #SpendTimeInNature #LandPreservation #LandTrusts -
#WIPWednesday is all about our #IpswichLace event this coming Saturday!
Event details: https://nelg.us/Weaving-threads-of-lace-history
The museum will let me sell my Ipswich lace jewelry (necklaces and pins) so I'm doing the final details. I am also bringing Karen Thompson's books for her if you wanted to see them before buying. They are hard to find in person.
#GatherFiberSymposium has had so many great events this month that I absolutely could not keep up with them.
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Oh, Elena Kanagy-Loux has done a lovely Insta post about #IpswichLace and talks about our upcoming big event in #IpswichMA .
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DGdv5s4Skpn/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link