National Register Listings in Berkshire County, Massachusetts
Allen Hotel
Allen, William Russell, House
Anthony House
Armory Block
Armstrong House
Arnold Print Works
Ashley, Col. John, House
Ashley, Col. John, House (Boundary Increase)
Barrett, P. J., Block
Beaver Mill
Becket Center Historic District
Berkshie Mill No. 1
Berkshire Life Insurance Company Building
Bidwell, Rev. Adonijah, House
Blackinton Historic District
Boardman, The
Boston Finishing Works
Brewer, Capt. John, House
Browne, Charles, House
Cheshire Town Hall Complex
Chesterwood
Church on the Hill
Church Street Historic District
Church Street-Cady Hill Historic District (Boundary Increase)
Citizens Hall
Clark-Eames House
Clinton African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church
Coleman Bridge
Congregational Church of West Stockbridge
Crane and Company Old Stone Mill Rag Room
Cranesville Historic District
Crowley House
Dalton Grange Hall No. 23
Du Bois, William E.B., Boyhood Homesite
Dwight-Henderson House
Eames, Philip, House
East Lawn Cemetery and Sherman Burbank Memorial Chapel
East Main Street Cemetery
East Otis Schoolhouse
Eaton, Crane & Pike Company Factory
Elm Court
Elm-Maple-South Streets Historic District
Fairview Cemetery
Farnams Village Historic District
Fellows, General John and Mary, Farmstead
Fitch-Hoose House
Five Corners Historic District
Freeman's Grove Historic District
Freight Yard Historic District
Frelinghuysen Morris House and Studio
Glendale Power House
Golden Hill Bridge
Goodwood
H.W. Clark Biscuit Company
Hall's Tavern
Hancock Shaker Village
Hancock Town Hall
Harrison, Samuel, House
Hathaway Tenement
Hillside Cemetery
Hoosac Street School
Hoosac Tunnel
Housatonic Congregational Church
Howard, Frank, Building
Hyde House
Hyde School
Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival
Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival
Johnson Manufacturing Company
Johnson School
Jones Block
Kenmore
Lee Lower Main Street Historic District
Lee Station
Lenox Academy
Lenox High School
Lenox Library
Lenox Railroad Station
Lower Historic District
Mahaiwe Block
Main Street Cemetery
Main Street Historic District
Maple Street Cemetery
Mausert Block
Melville, Herman, House
Merrell Tavern
Methodist Episcopal Society of Tyringham
Mill River Historic District
Mill Village Historic District
Mission House
Mohawk Trail
Montville Baptist Church
Monument Mills
Monument Square-Eagle Street Historic District
Monument Square-Eagle Street Historic District (Boundary Increase)
Morewood School
Mount Greylock Summit Historic District
Mount, The
Naumkeag
New Boston Inn
New Marlborough Village
Nichols-Sterner House
Norad Mill
Normal School Historic District
North Becket Village Historic District
North Egremont Historic District
Northeast School
Old Central Fire Station
Old Central High School
Old Churchyard Cemetery
Old Covered Bridge
Old Curtisville Historic District
Old Town Hall
Osborn, Benjamin, House
Park Square Historic District
Park Square Historic District (Boundary Increase)
Park Street Firehouse
Pettibone Farm
Phillips Woolen Mill
Pilgrim Memorial Church and Parish House
Pittsfield & North Adams Passenger Station and Baggage & Express House
Pittsfield Cemetery
Power, Charles Whittlesey, House
Providence Court
Quaker Meetinghouse
Ramsdell Public Library
Renfrew Mill No. 2
Rice, A.H., Silk Mill
Richmond Furnace Historical and Archeological District
Rising Paper Mill
Rock Ridge
Sage, Philemon, House
Saint Andrew's Chapel
Searles Castle
Shadow Brook Farm Historic District
Shaker Farm
Sheffield Center Historic District
Sheffield Plain Historic District
Shepard, Thomas, House
Sherman, Eber, Farm
Sherman, William B., Farm
Sibley-Corcoran House
Simmons Block
Simond, Col. Benjamin, House
Society of the Congregational Church of Great Barrington
South Center School House
South Egremont Village Historic District
South Lee Historic District
South Mountain Concert Hall
Springside Park
St. Joseph's School
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
Stafford Hill Memorial
Stockbridge Casino
Summer Street Historic District
Sykes House
Taconic and West Avenues Historic District
Trinity Episcopal Church
Tyringham Cemetery
Tyringham Center School
Tyringham Library
Tyringham Shaker Settlement Historic District
Upper Historic District
Upper North Street Commercial District
US Post Office-Great Barrington Main
US Post Office-Williamstown Main
Ventfort Hall
Villa Virginia
Wahconah Park
Wells House
West Stockbridge Grange No. 246
West Stockbridge Town Hall
Western Railroad Stone Arch Bridges and Chester Factory Village Depot
Westover-Bacon-Potts Farm
Wheatleigh
Wheeler Family Farmstead
Williamstown Rail Yard and Station Historic District
Windsor Print Works
Wollison-Shipton Building
About Berkshire County
Berkshire County Timeline
Berkshire County, located in western Massachusetts, has a rich and diverse history that dates back thousands of years. The region was originally inhabited by the Mohican Native American tribe, who were skilled hunters and farmers. They established numerous villages and had a thriving culture in the area.
European settlers arrived in the 18th century and established several towns, including Stockbridge (1734) and Great Barrington (1761). The area became known for its fertile land and timber resources, leading to the development of farming and logging industries.
In the 19th century, Berkshire County experienced industrial growth with the rise of industries like iron production, textiles, and paper manufacturing. The county's location along major rivers proved advantageous for these industries, leading to economic prosperity and population growth.
Throughout its history, Berkshire County also played a significant role in the arts and culture scene. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the region became a popular retreat for artists and writers, including Edith Wharton and Herman Melville. This artistic tradition continues today, with various museums, galleries, and theaters attracting visitors from all over.
In recent years, Berkshire County has undergone economic changes, transitioning from its industrial roots to a more diversified economy. It now boasts a mix of industries, including healthcare, education, tourism, and technology. With its natural beauty and rich cultural heritage, Berkshire County remains an attractive destination for both residents and tourists alike.
European settlers arrived in the 18th century and established several towns, including Stockbridge (1734) and Great Barrington (1761). The area became known for its fertile land and timber resources, leading to the development of farming and logging industries.
In the 19th century, Berkshire County experienced industrial growth with the rise of industries like iron production, textiles, and paper manufacturing. The county's location along major rivers proved advantageous for these industries, leading to economic prosperity and population growth.
Throughout its history, Berkshire County also played a significant role in the arts and culture scene. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the region became a popular retreat for artists and writers, including Edith Wharton and Herman Melville. This artistic tradition continues today, with various museums, galleries, and theaters attracting visitors from all over.
In recent years, Berkshire County has undergone economic changes, transitioning from its industrial roots to a more diversified economy. It now boasts a mix of industries, including healthcare, education, tourism, and technology. With its natural beauty and rich cultural heritage, Berkshire County remains an attractive destination for both residents and tourists alike.
Berkshire County Timeline
This timeline provides a glimpse into the major events and milestones that have shaped the history of Berkshire County, Massachusetts.
- 1761: Berkshire County is established as a county in the Province of Massachusetts Bay.
- 1762: The first town, Sheffield, is incorporated in Berkshire County.
- 1787: The Shays' Rebellion, an armed uprising of farmers against perceived economic injustices, takes place in Berkshire County.
- 1824: The Berkshire Agricultural Society is established, promoting advancements in agriculture in the region.
- 1862: The Lenox Library is founded in Lenox, offering public access to books and educational resources.
- 1893: The Berkshire Museum opens in Pittsfield, showcasing art, history, and natural science collections.
- 1934: The Tanglewood Music Festival is established in Lenox, becoming one of the world's premier summer music festivals.
- 1970: The Norman Rockwell Museum opens in Stockbridge, housing the largest collection of Rockwell's works.
- 2000: The Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (MASS MoCA) opens in North Adams, showcasing contemporary art in a former industrial complex.
- 2011: The Berkshire County Courthouse in Pittsfield is added to the National Register of Historic Places.