Gone But Not Forgotten takes a nostalgic look back at iconic Western New England places and institutions that are no longer with us.
Mt. Tom Ski Area
We begin our series Gone But Not Forgotten with a trip down the slopes of the Mt Tom Ski Area. This local land mark operated for nearly 35 years in Holyoke, introducing thousands of people to the sport of alpine skiing, before it closed for good in 1998. Producer Dave Fraser sit down with former President and General Manager Dave Moore plus several others who had an association with the iconic Ski Area. Watch this segment online.
WCCC Radio
For many hard rock music fans in Connecticut and western Mass, the only station worth listening to was “The Rock” 106.9 FM WCCC. This legendary radio station provided the soundtrack to many local teens’ lives, and spawned the career of Howard Stern. The station was sold off in 2014 and ceased broadcasting locally-programmed music after 54 years, but longtime DJs Mike Karolyi and Stephen Wayne are carrying on the CCC tradition with a new internet radio station for the 21st century. Producer Tony Dunne and Videographer Dave Fraser turn the dial back on the stereo to listen to WCCC 106.9 radio in Hartford, CT – gone, but not forgotten. Watch this segment online.
The Sweetheart Tea Room
Alice Brown opened the Sweetheart Tea Room in 1916, as respite for weary travelers on the Mohawk Trail who would stop in for some food, tea, and the heart-shaped maple candies the Sweetheart became known for. Its sign became a beacon on Route 2 for those headed to Shelburne Falls, and its hospitality beckoned tourists and locals alike for decades. After a succession of owners, the Sweetheart closed its doors many years ago… but the iconic building and sign still bring back fond memories for those who pass it by. Producer Tony Dunne and videographer Marc Rhinehart bring us the story of the Sweetheart Tea Room – gone, but not forgotten. Watch this segment online.
North Adams Transcript
For over 170 years, the North Adams Transcript served the residents of the Northern Berkshires, informing the locals and serving as a training ground for world-class journalists. Producer Tony Dunne and Videographer Mark Langevin fire up the press one last time and turn the page back for a look at the storied history of what was once called the best small daily newspaper in New England. Watch this segment online.
