The first bank in Hudson was a branch of the Indian Head Bank. The bank established temporary quarters in October 1963 at the corner of Ferry Street and Campbell Avenue. A permanent brick building was soon completed at the same location and was opened in March 1964. By November 1976 the bank purchased the formerContinue reading “Ferry Street Banks”
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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!”
Kitchener’s Cabins
In 1955 Kitchener’s Cabins on Route 111 in Hudson advertised as follows: one-half mile from Benson’s Wild Animal Farm, heated cabins, radios, showers, continuous hot water, fishing and boating on premises, novelties, souvenirs, and swimming at Ottarnic Lake! Arthur Kitchener, a Hudson resident, received a permit from the Town in 1947 to build a setContinue reading “Kitchener’s Cabins”
Derby’s Restaurant and Trailer Court
This restaurant and trailer court was tucked away at the end of Ferry Street just before the bend in the road where Burnham Road begins. Probably remembered by just a handful of Hudson residents! George and Marion Derby opened their dairy bar at the end of Ferry Street in March 1950; advertising the best foodContinue reading “Derby’s Restaurant and Trailer Court”