JONATHAN EDWARDS MONUMENT

Stockbridge, MA - This is a monument to Rev. Jonathan Edwards that preached to the Indians in the area as well as the early white settlers. This monument is across the street from where the first church in Stockbridge stood.

JOHN SARGENT MEMORIAL TOWER - STOCKBRIDGE MA

I couldn't say it better myself.


Memorial Tower


Bells and Clock on top of the tower.

STOCKBRIDGE TRAIN STATION - PART 2

Stockbridge, MA - A continuation of yesterday's photos of the Stockbridge Massachusetts Train Station.


Trackside of the station.


Benches waiting to be filled.


Looking down the tracks.

STOCKBRIDGE MASS. TRAIN STATION

Stockbridge, MA - While in Stockbridge I stopped at the train station. I was there on Sunday and it was not open. I am not sure if it is still used as an actual train station or it is just the stop for the Berkshire Railway. A few years back I remember a sign out front for a Japanese Restaurant. No matter what it is now it is a very nice stone building.




If anyone knows anything about this train station, let me know.

More tomorrow.

BENCH AT STOCKBRIDGE STATION

Stockbridge, MA - An empty bench at Stockbridge Train Station.

STOCKBRIDGE FEED AND GRAIN

Stockbridge, MA - From days gone by.

NATIONAL SHRINE OF THE DIVINE MERCY

Stockbridge, MA - This is some photos of the church and rectory on the Grounds of the National Shrine of the Divine Mercy.

Lourdes Grotto Replica

Stockbridge MA - National Shrine of the Divine Mercy - This is a replica of the Lourdes Grotto where Bernadette Soubirous sees the Apparition of the Virgin Mary in 1858.






A statue of Bernadette Soubirous. I noticed that people left a lot of rosary beads around. The rosary beads looked like plastic bead that you would not mind throwing away. I wonder if they sell them in the gift shop there?

Fr. Stanislaus Papczynski - Founder of the Marians

Stockbridge MA - Shrine of the Divine Mercy - This statue is of Fr. Stanislaus Papczynski founder of the Marians of the Immaculate Conception. A religious order founded in Poland in the middle of a time when Poland was being attacked by many other nations. It is an order devoted to Mary's Immaculate Conception. This statue is on the grounds of the National Shrine of the Divine Mercy in Stockbridge MA.

Read more about the Marians at: http://www.marian.org/marians/history/index.html

MISSION HOUSE - REV. JOHN SERGEANT

Stockbridge, MA – This stone marks the spot where Rev. John Sergeant, the first white resident of Stockbridge, built the “Mission House” for his wife Abigale Williams in 1739. Rev. Sergeant ( 1710 – 1749) was a Protestant Missionary among local Native Americans in the Spring of 1936. Along with a group of Indians established “Indian Town”, what is now known as Stockbridge Massachusetts. The town of Stockbridge was named after a town in Hampsire County England during its incorporation on July 3rd 1739. The house has been moved to Main Street and is open to the public.


I posted this house once before April 17 2007 but I did not know the story behind the house...now we know.

Info: From a sign posted near the stone which is located at the National Shrine of the Divine Mercy (I will be posting about that soon)

STOCKBRIDGE MA - MAIN STREET

Stockbridge MA - Here is the Main Street immortalized by Norman Rockwell in his Stockbridge at Christmas painting. The buildings really haven't changes much since he did that painting.

FIREHOUSE HOUSE

Stockbridge MA - When I was in Stockbridge I noticed this house that appears to be a house that was originally a firehouse. If I remember correctly, it says the "Old Firehouse" on the side. I know there is another old brick firehouse in town. None the less it is cool house.

STOCKBRIDGE COLONIAL

Stockbridge MA - This old colonial house is just down the road from the center of Stockbridge. It kind of stuck out because it was between a lot of houses that were, well, painted. This house was in more of a "original" state.

RED LION INN

Stockbridge MA - The Red Lion Inn has been around since the late 18th century. The stage coaches of old are now replaced by Mercedes and Jaguars. I it is THE place to stay when spending a weekend in the Berkshires or attending Tanglewood.

Over the years it has grown quite a bit, as you can see from the side photo. It seems to take up quite a bit of Main Street.

CIVIL WAR MONUMENT - STOCKBRIDGE MA

Stockbridge MA - This monument is in the center of Stockbridge. I found a website that has all the names and an inscription transcribed.

The transcription says: To Her Sons
Beloved and Honored
Who Died for Their Country
In the Great War
Of the Rebellion

Info: Stockbridge Men who died