 Pittsfield Historical Commission OKs GE DemosThe Historical Commission on Monday gave the OK for demolition requests for Buildings 12 and 14, located along Tyler Street Extension and the railway. Building 100 sits between the two and is not part of the project.  Pittsfield Historical OKs Demos for Fire-Gutted Home, BusinessThe 2021 fire destroyed most features of the house such as doors and windows. It was believed to be a two-family home at the time. Less than a month after the fire, owner Stephen Furey passed away at the age of 55.  Fitch Hoose House Museum in Need of a Paint JobHistorical Commission co-Chair Louisa M. Horth said at Wednesday's meeting that the paint is starting to peel and weather, and would need to be repainted this year or next year.  Fitch-Hoose House Museum Opens in DaltonThe house was built in 1846 and is the last remaining home of Dalton's early Black residential neighborhood. Pittsfield Historical Commission Vote to Urge Miss Hall to Preserve the Weston HouseThe Historical Commission on Monday voted to give the nearly 200-year-old Weston House at Miss Hall's School "preferable preserve" status after an extensive discussion between the public and the commissioner.  Pittsfield Historical Commission Holds Off on Demolition DelayThe Historical Commission is torn on a demolition delay application from Berkshire Theatre Group for a carriage house located behind the Thaddeus Clapp House. |
