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The Past
The 80s
The 1980s seemed to be promising. In 1980, the Timber Village condominium complex was planned. Only one building (2 units) was ever constructed.
High interest rates. Poor snow years. Real estate crisis.
As a result, there were no large scale expansions at Berkshire East during the early to mid 1980s. In fact, other than snowmaking expansions, some small trail additions/improvements, and an aborted condo development, there was not much to note.
In fact, by the mid 80s, there was a reduction at Berkshire East - the aging Competition T-Bar was removed and the seldom-used Little Beaver chairlift operated for the last time.
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The Main Lodge
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80s Aerial View
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The late 80s promised to be intriguing. A massive condo development was proposed - up to 326 units were to be built near the West Lodge and the original Thunder Mountain areas. With this, the base area was to be rebuilt - a dramatic glass-dominated Main Lodge, a new building at the end of the parking lot, and some additional sports options.
Six Deerfield River Club model units were built in 1988. Unforunately, the late 80s real estate crisis hit, killing the rest of the project.
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The Early 90s
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