The revitalization of the business center at the bridge which occurred during the decade of the 1960’s impacted Central Street as well as Ferry and Webster Streets. Demolition of buildings occurred by both private and public enterprises. Here we look at the significant changes along Central Street near Post Office Square. Our early 1900’s photoContinue reading “Central Street Then and Now!”
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Clover Farm Store
By 1930 Alphonse and Eleanor Steckevicz with their family of 3 boys (Edwin, Alfred, and Chester) and 1 girl (Emma) had moved into their house on Riverside Avenue in Hudson. Alphonse established the Clover Farms Store, a neighborhood grocery, attached to the family home and facing Lowell Road. This C 1935 photo shows the CloverContinue reading “Clover Farm Store”
The Steak Barn Restaurant and Topspin Racquet and Tennis Club
Popular at the time was The Steak Barn on Lowell Road. It was located on a part of the Benton Morgan farm. By 1976 a part of his farm where Ben raised cattle, hens, and vegetables was transformed into a modern restaurant and racquet club. The large plastic bubbles housed the racquet (tennis) club. HisContinue reading “The Steak Barn Restaurant and Topspin Racquet and Tennis Club”
Tribute to Patt Quinn
Patt Quinn joined the staff at Benson’s during the early Provencher years, circa 1979. As a full time zoologist, he oversaw the future well-being of the animals through their new breeding and feeding program. Prior to coming to Hudson he was employed as a zoologist in Los Angeles. After leaving Hudson he went to FloridaContinue reading “Tribute to Patt Quinn”
Hudson’s First Police and Fire Chief
Police and Fire Chief Harry J. Connell (left) and Deputy Harry Emerson spend some idle time in the old police office on Ferry Street. Mr. Connell was a member of the Police Dept. from 1913 and its Chief from 1921 until 1946. He also served as a member of the Fire Dept. from 1912 andContinue reading “Hudson’s First Police and Fire Chief”
Post Office Sq. Central St. c 1900
A view of Central Street from Post Office Square at the bridge c 1900. On the hill we see the Baker Brothers Store, Cumming Brother’s Shop, and the Methodist Church (now the Community Church). In the foreground to the left we see the watering fountain. Walking across the square are pedestrians coming and going toContinue reading “Post Office Sq. Central St. c 1900”
Scrapbook of Susan Helen (Marshall) Parker
In August 2022 we received a large scrapbook kept by Mrs. James Edward Parker (Susan Helen Marshall) which chronicles the first 25 years of her oldest son, Edward Marshall Parker (1895-1974). This family lived at what is now 16 Derry Road here in Hudson. The scrapbook, his memory book from the Farwell Funeral HomeContinue reading “Scrapbook of Susan Helen (Marshall) Parker”
Lowell Road Then and Now
We visit 74 and 76 Lowell Road. Since the mid 1960’s we have seen major growth and change occur along Lowell Road. This site at 74 and 76 Lowell is no exception! This week we look north from Birch and Lowell onto 74 and 76 Lowell Road. Prior to 1966 74 Lowell Road was homeContinue reading “Lowell Road Then and Now”
The Many Names of Hudson
Hudson has 5 founding dates or birthdays! 1673 Dunstable MA 1733 Nottingham MA MA 1741 District of Nottingham NH 1746 Nottingham West NH 1830 Hudson NH Dunstable, Mass was founded in 1673. Most of the land contained within the present boundaries of Hudson was included within Dunstable, the exception being about 4,600 acres in theContinue reading “The Many Names of Hudson”
Cold Blooded Murder
A very sad event occurred in this town June 14, 1873, in the cold-blooded murder of a beautiful, promising, Christian young woman, which cast a gloom over the entire community. A happy family, residents of a humble home in the north-east section of the town, comprised Charles Wood, his wife, Louisa (Cummings) Wood, and twoContinue reading “Cold Blooded Murder”