Old Route 7, a versatile road that runs north through the Berkshire Hills of western Massachusetts, boasts a rich and fascinating history. Known for its unique beauty, this historic highway winds through many scenic towns and villages that have common bonds and interesting stories of their own.
Gary Leveille resides with his family in Great Barrington, Massachusetts. He is the author of several books including EYE OF SHAWENON - a fascinating history of the border towns located along the southern Berkshires of western Massachusetts and eastern Columbia County, New York. He also wrote AROUND GREAT BARRINGTON -- a history of the town as told through vintage postcards, and the best-selling photo history entitled OLD ROUTE 7 - ALONG THE BERKSHIRE HIGHWAY.
Gary is principal of Berkshire Creative Communications, and has over 30 years experience as a writer, editor, author, publisher and newspaper columnist. Gary was formerly a senior editor and editorial project supervisor for Hasbro Games in Springfield, MA. He has worked on numerous editorial projects for Milton Bradley, Hasbro, Parker Brothers, Disney, National Geographic, Antiques Roadshow and many others.
Gary is a columnist for The Berkshire Record where he produces the popular "Then and Now" photo history column. An avid local historian and researcher, he is a member of the Great Barrington Historical Commission and serves on the Board of Directors of the Great Barrington Historical Society. He is also a member of the Berkshire Historical Society and the Columbia County Historical Society.
