The historic resources of Berkshire County are rich and diverse, ranging from historic farmsteads of early settlers to grand estates of the Gilded Age. This section of the plan will inventory the existing resources, preservation challenges faced in communities, and research tools and techniques for different types of preservation activities. It will build off of the recent work of the [...]

Berkshire County residents, businesses, municipalities, and preservationists enjoy and actively work to protect the rich history of the region – its iconic landmarks, historic buildings, and heritage landscapes. Vibrant Main Street districts with active village greens are bordered by walkable historic neighborhoods with mature street trees. Rural landscapes uphold the heritage of the region, its agriculture, westward expansion links, and [...]

The Historic Preservation Element of Sustainable Berkshires is available for review. Below are links to the main chapter which includes inventory information in sections, followed by goals, policies and strategies, a Historic Resource map, and a link to the chapter’s Appendices. Historic Preservation Element DRAFT for Review Historic Resource Map Historic Preservation Appendices The public will have opportunity to provide comments and [...]

This section contains maps for Historic and Cultural Resources.

Initial Outreach As part of the process for this element of Sustainable Berkshires open forums were held on October 4 and 5, 2011 to discuss the current state and future directions for historic preservation in Berkshire County. Thirteen communities were represented by members of their local historical commissions, historical societies, and their residents. Regional groups, Housatonic Heritage and the Berkshire [...]

Inventory information about historic preservation in Berkshire County is located in the Historic Preservation Element. Click here for Inventory, plus Goals, Policies, and Strategies.  

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