PITTSFIELD MA Where I lived and loved from1984 to 2000

1904 Panoramic Photo'

 There are a number of Pittsfields in the USA;  and there is the well known Pittsburgh.

Each was named for William Pitt the younger; a British Political leader who championed American Independence.

Pittsfield MA is the County Town of Berkshire County in Western Mass; a county which has borders with Connecticut, New York State, and Vermont.

I cannot remember how the 1904 photo' came into my possession. It is most likely a copy of a copy or a copy of the original, hence it is somewhat faded. 

It is an early panoramic photo',  taken in  Park Square; where North/South/East and West Streets converge,

The Park itself (foreground) looks barren in this photo' . These days it has mature trees; and wonderful summer plantings (thanks to a volunteer group named "Pittsfield Beautiful")   

From L-R in 1904

First Agricultural Bank on the west side of North St when I arrived in 1984.

Berkshire County Savings Bank (now Berkshire Bank).

First Congregational Church (U.C.C)  sadly closed.

Pittsfield Town/City hall, acquired by BCSB when the City/Town Hall took over the old Post Office.  

Allen St, with the old Fire Station (barely visible in the mid ground on the right ), and the First United Methodist Church at the very end on Fenn Street.

Last but by no means least;  on the right  St. Stephen's Parish Church (Episcopal)  (with the  big tower) where I served and loved for sixteen years. 

I left a good part of my heart in Pittsfield, and at St. Stephen's.





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