iHoff.com - Stockbridge-December 2004

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Okay - so this page is like an advertisement - but after living here for 2 years, I had missed this event twice, so I was determined to get to it this year. Of course, strangely enough, we had no snow, so it wasn't quite the same, but what a beautiful day it was, very cold, but reasonable temperatures. Also - the Red Lion Inn is the picture featured on the back of COUNTRY CURTAINS catalog. Their store is in the Red Lion Inn.

Norman Rockwell Recreation,
Red Lion Inn
Stockbridge, December 2004
(really large picture, just so you could see hotel and cars)

Norman Rockwell Recreation - Stockbridge
December 2004

Below is the painting by Norman Rockwell, of Main Street:

Red Lion Inn, Main Street, Stockbridge

Main Street, Stockbridge

Cars, Main Street, Stockbridge

Main Street, Stockbridge

Girls (Carter in Blue, Todd in black w/Sunglasees)
at the Red Lion Inn,
Main Street, Stockbridge

Carriage, Main Street, Stockbridge

Main Street, Stockbridge

Christmas Tree inside Lobby at the Red Lion Inn
People in background waiting to eat Sunday dinner

Madison with a Red Lion from the Red Lion Inn

Carter with a Red Lion from the Red Lion Inn

Kids making wool ornaments sponsored by
IS183, Art School

Mrs. Claus and Santa Claus on Main St. in Stockbridge

Main St. in Stockbridge
Yes, that's a beetlebug car (as we like to call them)
Interestingly enough, and nothing to do with this car, Rockwell didn't finish the painting until several years after he started it, and he added cars from several different years in the picture. If you can find info about this, please email me. info@interfx.com

Horse/carriage

House on Main St. in Stockbridge

House on Main St. in Stockbridge
(same house below)
I think this one was for sale....too cute...love the red doors

House on Main St. in Stockbridge
(same as above, just a close up of front porch)

House on Main St. in Stockbridge
I think this building contains some rental units (?)

For more information on this event:

http://www.stockbridgechamber.org/frxmas.html

The town of Stockbridge, made famous by Norman Rockwell’s painting of the village during the holidays, becomes a magical New England setting decorated with holiday wreaths and festive lights, as the town celebrates the 15th annual Stockbridge Main Street at Christmas, December 3rd through the 5th.

Sponsored by the Stockbridge Chamber of Commerce, the holiday celebration offers a full range of activities, with highlights including a holiday performance at the Berkshire Theatre Festival, a historic house tour, caroling, and a holiday concert.

Capping off the weekend is a recreation on Sunday of the scene depicted in Main Street at Christmas, complete with vintage automobiles parked in the spots occupied in the painting. The day's activities include horse drawn rides, a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, photos with Rockwell, Roger the Jester, and much more.

The festivities celebrate Rockwell’s popular depiction of what for many is the quintessential small New England Town, with all the longing for a simpler time that it represents. Rockwell began painting the popular image in 1956, but did not complete it until December 1967.

The image and character of Stockbridge has changed little over the years, thanks to the great care and affection of its residents, and it is that special ambience which draws so many visitors to this gala celebration.



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