Based on Surveys Completed 2011-2012 by the Lenox Historical Commission
ARCHITECTURAL DESCRIPTION:
The original 19th century vernacular dwelling has been obscured by later additions and alterations. This undetermined style wood frame building has two stories, an asphalt shingle roof and front gable roof with cross-gabled side ell on the right.
HISTORICAL NARRATIVE:
One of the many properties owned by William Mahanna. Tunnels under this building had connected it with the Mahanna Hotel. The tunnels were reported to have been where bootleg liquor was stored during Prohibition.
In the rear of the building was a long shed in which the Town stored its horse drawn fire-fighting equipment, hook, ladder and steamer.
In 2007 it was purchased by PTW Development LLC – Church Street Condominium
BIBLIOGRAPHY and/or REFERENCES:
1854 and 1876 Clark Maps
Atlas of Berkshire County, Mass. F.W.Bears, 1876
Lenox Assessor’s database 2011
