About Hudson
Nestled between the Catskills and the Berkshires, Hudson is just two hours north of New York City on the banks
of the Hudson River. Easily reached by car or train, the trip to Hudson offers beautiful views of the Catskill
Mountains and the Hudson River Valley. This is especially true in the Fall when travel by train offers views of
spectacular foliage and the Hudson River almost the entire length of the two hour ride from New York.
A brief history
Originally Chartered in 1785, Hudson's first settlers were Quakers from Massachusetts. Early industries in Hudson
included the processing of whale blubber into oil. The discovery of petroleum in the mid 1800's led to the eventual
decline of the whale oil industry, but the arrival of the railroads allowed other businesses to thrive through the
late 19th century.
Like many other small cities throughout Upstate NY, the 20th Century brought difficult economic times. By the 1970's
Hudson was a mere shadow of its former self.
The 1980's brought new hope for Warren Street. A group of pioneering antiques dealers, drawn by Warren Street's
beautiful architecture and low real estate prices, began setting up shop. Soon Hudson began to earn a reputation
as a destination for fine antiques.
Today, Hudson is thriving. Warren Street offers visitors a wide variety of shops featuring antiques, art galleries,
clothing, furniture, home furnishings, gourmet foods and a number of excellent restaurants.
