Wednesday, March 18, 2026

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THEN & NOW: Main Street in Great Barrington

The pillared building shown in the background was home to the National Mahaiwe Bank in Great Barrington. It was torn down in 1905 to make room for the present-day Mahaiwe Block at the corner of Main and Castle Streets.

Great Barrington — The smiling cyclist shown in the above photograph has left her bicycle in the street, perhaps pleased to show off her Easter bonnet to the photographer. The pillared building shown in the background was home to the National Mahaiwe Bank in Great Barrington. It was torn down in 1905 to make room for the present-day Mahaiwe Block at the corner of Main and Castle Streets. The pillars were then reused to adorn the entrance to the nearby Berkshire Inn.

NOW: Here is the same view of Main Street today. Photo by Gary Leveille.
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EYES TO THE SKY: Here comes the sun

Astronomically, the Vernal Equinox, the first day of spring, occurs on March 20, 2026, when sunrise is 6:57 a.m. and sunset 7:05 p.m. In our locale, close to equal day and night also occurs on the 18th and 19th.

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