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| United States Post Office, Lee, MA, c1910 |
Settled in 1760 and incorporated in 1777, the town of Lee is one of the gems of the Berkshire hills.
In 1910, according to the U.S. census, the population of Lee was 4,106. In 2010, the head count was 5,943. Paper mills, stone and limestone quarries were a few of the town's early industries.
Marble quarried within the town's 27 square miles is known for its fine quality and graces such sites as St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City and the U. S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C.
Although they are home to new enterprises now, the buildings in the photograph above can still be found along Lee's charming Main Street, witnesses to the past 102 years and looking none the worse for the wear.
As always, thanks for stopping by and take care.
Photograph source: Library of Congress; Prints and Photographs Division; Washington, D.C. 20540 USA; Reproduction No.: LC-USZ62-33801; http://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2012649405/
Official town website: http://www.lee.ma.us/
1 comment:
Good to see you blogging again, Mark. Lee is a great little town packed with history. Nice photo!
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