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1923-1925 South Berkshire Directory

1923-1925 South Berkshire Directory

The 1923-1925 South Berkshire Directory. A general directory of the towns of Alford, Egremont (North and South), Great Barrington (including Housatonic), Monterey, Mount Washington (including Alandar), New Marlboro (including Clayton, Hartsville, Mill River and Southfield), North Canaan, Conn. (including Canaan and East Canaan), Sheffield (including Ashley Falls), Stockbridge (including Interlaken and Glendale), West Stockbridge (including State Line). An alphabetically arranged list of business firms and private citizens, co-partnerships, corporations, town, county and state officers, schools, churches, banks, railways, clubs and other associations, secret and benevolent societies, etc., street and house guides for great Barrington and a complete classified business directory.

Biography of Hon. Orlando Curtis Bidwell

Hon. Orlando Curtis Bidwell, born March 17, 1862, in Monterey, Massachusetts, is a prominent lawyer and public servant in Berkshire County. A Williams College graduate, he began practicing law in Elmira, New York, in 1889 and relocated to Great Barrington in 1890. Over his career, he has held various offices, including four terms in the Massachusetts House of Representatives. In addition to his legal work, he has been a trustee for the Great Barrington Savings Bank and is involved in several fraternal and community organizations. He married Helen Higley, and they have four children.

Biography of Henry Seeley Taylor

Henry Seeley Taylor, born on August 18, 1828, in Bethel, Connecticut, was a respected businessman and prominent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Pittsfield, where he passed away on September 6, 1891. He co-founded a leading clothing store, which he later managed with his sons. Taylor was known for his integrity, kindness, and dedication to the church, where he served in various roles, including treasurer, and sang in the choir for over 25 years. His legacy is one of inspiring achievement and community service.