This picture of Central Street (Library Street on the right not shown) is from c 1907. The Hudson Community Church is visible in the far left. The street shows the trolley tracks! In 1895 the Taylor Falls bridge horse drawn trolley was re-organized as an electric railway and the tracks extended from the bridge upContinue reading “Central and Library Street”
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Lowell and Central Street c 1960
In this c1960 aerial photo of Lowell Road and Central Street there are no signs of the traffic or of the traffic lights of today. Central Street runs horizontally along the middle of the photo with Lowell Road coming down towards the right. Just above this intersection is Hurley Street which appears as an unpavedContinue reading “Lowell and Central Street c 1960”
Central Street Then and Now!
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!”
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”