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Historical Essay

Hudson, Wisconsin - A Brief History

Discover historical details and explore our online collections related to Hudson, Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

John Till and His Miracle Plaster

A Popular Swindler
Read about John Till and the miraculous "medical" plaster treatment that led to his arrest by the State Medical Board.
Historical Essay

Letterheads - Image Gallery Essay

Promotions on Paper, 1850s-1975
Custom-designed letterheads were a universal way of proclaiming who you were. Historical letterheads are prime examples of early branding.
Historical Essay

The Wisconsin Free Library Commission - Image Gallery Essay

Photographs of Public Libraries in Wisconsin
Learn about how the Wisconsin Free Library Commission helped to establish and improve free public libraries in Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

Hudson

Origin of Hudson, Wisconsin
Discover the history of Hudson, Wisconsin.
Map or Atlas

Hudson, St. Croix County, Wisconsin

Date: 1850
Description: This map shows a plat of city, land ownership by name, local streets, roads, and part of Willow River and Lake St. Croix. The map is indexed by additions a...
Map or Atlas

Hudson, McKenty's Addition

Date: 1855
Description: This map shows McKenty's Addition between Maple Street and Hazel Street, and Spruce Street and Oak Street. The map also features an inset map of Hudson and...
Postcard

Second Street

Date: 1906
Description: View of Second Street, a central business district. The businesses include a restaurant, a tailor, and a law office. Caption reads: "Hudson, Wis. Second St...
Postcard

Main Street

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Description: View down unpaved Main Street, a central business district. Businesses include a pharmacy, a buffet, and a hotel. Automobiles are parked along the curbs. C...
Postcard

Court House

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Description: Kodak photograph of the Court House, which has a stone arch entrance. Brickwork is on the upper floors. Caption reads: "Court House, Hudson, Wis."
Postcard

The Historic Octagon House

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Description: Color postcard of an octagonal house. Text on reverse reads: "The Historic Octagon House Hudson, Wisconsin Erected in 1855 at 1004 3rd St. A fine exam...
Postcard

Elevated View of Hudson

Date: 1906
Description: Elevated view of Hudson and the St. Croix River. The Interstate Bridge is spanning the river. Caption reads: "Hudson, Wis."
Postcard

View on Vine Street

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Description: View of a tree-lined residential street with two and three-story, single-family homes. Caption reads: "View on Vine Street, Hudson, Wis."
Postcard

Episcopal Church

Date: 1910
Description: View of the Episcopal Church, a wooden church with two entrances. Caption reads: "Episcopal Church, Hudson, Wis."
Postcard

The Sanatorium

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Description: View towards the sanatorium.. Caption reads: "The Sanatorium, Hudson, Wis." Text on reverse reads: "No view can give any adequate idea of the magnificent s...
Postcard

Interstate Wagon Bridge

Date: 1927
Description: Elevated view of the wagon bridge spanning the St. Croix River. An excursion boat is passing underneath the bridge. Hudson is on the far bank. Caption read...
Postcard

New Bridge, Hwy. 12, Over Lake St. Croix

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Description: View of a steel highway bridge spanning Lake St. Croix. Caption reads: "New Bridge, Hwy. 12, Over Lake St. Croix, Hudson, Wis."
Photograph

Vacation Fleet

Date: 06 1978
Description: Elevated view of boats moored to a dock at a marina on the Mississippi River in early summer make an interesting pattern. There is a person walking on the ...
Property Record

837 COUNTY HIGHWAY N

Community: Hudson
County: St. Croix
Historic Name: Schwalen Colony Bakery
Reference Number: 149441
Property Record

TROUTBROOK RD

Community: Hudson
County: St. Croix
Historic Name: 
Reference Number: 151041

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