November 20, 2025
Hudson Michigan History

Historic Hudson Michigan – Small Town with Big Story (1890 to 1930) – Video

Travel back a century to Hudson, Michigan – a small Midwestern town with a BIG history! In our new video, we journey from 1890 to 1930, when Hudson was a farming village turned industrial crossroads. We’ll show you real vintage photos of Hudson’s rail lines and factories, and tell how a local condensed milk plant (later Pet Evaporated Milk) and pump-making shops put Hudson on the map.

Meet the people who built a grand stone Carnegie library in 1904 and a twin-steepled Romanesque church in 1906. You’ll learn the surprising fact that Hudson’s two railroad lines crossed in town but never connected! Along the way, we share one counterintuitive insight: small towns like Hudson often have big stories hiding in plain sight. Today you can still see the old library and church standing strong. Join us for “Hudson, Michigan: Vintage Town History” and discover why this little town’s past is so fascinating.

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Michaela Nolte

Michaela is a history buff and loves to export historical markers and old buildings and seeks stories about Michigan and Great Lakes history. When she is not writing, you can find her with a good book sipping wine on the beach.

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