In 1896 Hudson erected two new school buildings. This large schoolhouse, situated on Sanders (now Library) Street was named in honor of Kimball Webster. A serious fire occurred in January 1929 which shot up through the roof and destroyed the cupola and bell. Repairs were made at a cost of $12,625. School continued there forContinue reading “Kimball Webster School”
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Hills Memorial Library and Webster School c 1910
From this early post card of Webster School, Hills Memorial Library, and the surrounding area we get an idea of what this section of town looked like about 1910. Kimball Webster School (right) had been in use since its completion in 1896. The new Hills Memorial Library (left) was completed in 1908. The photo forContinue reading “Hills Memorial Library and Webster School c 1910”
Central and Library Street
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”