Photo of the War Monument from the Summit of Mt. Greylock

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Photo of the War Monument from the Summit of Mt. Greylock

The famous beacon at the top of the monument is clear. This beacon was originally meant to shine for miles, honoring the men and women who have died fighting for the United States.

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By Molly Moynihan
On the streets of North Adams and Adams, you may look up to the summit of Mt. Greylock and wonder why there is a lighthouse on the top. You are not alone. Residents of the surrounding towns asked that same question in the 1930s when what is actually…