Around Great Barrington

Long before cell phones, Facebook, and e-mail, the penny postcard was an inexpensive, yet effective way to send brief thoughts and interesting images to friends and family. Today these vintage snail-mail snapshots are considered historic treasures, offering insight into our remarkable past. Startling changes have occurred in South Berkshire since the first picture postcards were mailed at the dawn of the 20th century. In Around Great Barrington, rarely seen views of Great Barrington, Housatonic, Van Deusenville, and nearby villages provide a fascinating portal into our past. Residents and visitors will find amazing sights and plenty of surprises inside this book.

About the author

Gary Leveille is a local historian, photographer, corporate copywriter, freelance writer, editor, and educator. He serves as a board member of the Great Barrington Historical Society and has written two other books for Arcadia Publishing, most recently Old Route 7: Along the Berkshire Highway.

Product details

• Authors: Gary Leveille
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.05.2011
• EAN: 9780738574769
• ISBN: 978-0-7385-7476-9
• No. of pages: 128
• Dimensions: 163 mm x 231 mm x 10 mm
• Weight: 295 g
• Series: Postcard History
• Subject: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous