There is a small cottage in the Dugway section of Glendale that was commonly called the Harriet Beecher Stowe cottage, but was actually owned by Lyman Beecher Stowe, grandson of Harriet Beecher Stowe.
Tag: Gertrude Robinson Smith
CONNECTIONS: Tanglewood, a crucible for the best in humanity
In this current contentious climate, there were 10,000 or more people gathered in peace and quiet demonstrating good manners and good grace. That was a snapshot of America as important and compelling as any “breaking news” about violence, corruption, or hate.
CONNECTIONS: Tragic Tanglewood traffic tangle in Stockbridge
For decades a Stockbridge police officer stood that corner assuring the safety. Now, drivers navigate without assistance. Some say it is too dangerous for a policeman to stand that post.
CONNECTIONS: Birth of the Tanglewood Music Festival
From the genesis, the “advancement and material gain to the Berkshires” was the first concern of the Berkshire Symphonic Festival, with classical music a means rather than an end.
Connections: Summer storm at Tanglewood led to Shed
Eighty years ago, Tanglewood concerts were outdoors — in a tent. At one performance, an all-Wagner concert, with Koussevitsky conducting, a storm rendered the music inaudible.