Legendary Locals of Hudson

Legendary Locals of Hudson
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Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages : 128
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ISBN-10 : 9781467101837
ISBN-13 : 1467101834
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Book Synopsis Legendary Locals of Hudson by : Shawn N. Jasper and Laurie A. Jasper

Download or read book Legendary Locals of Hudson written by Shawn N. Jasper and Laurie A. Jasper and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2015-03-09 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When John T. Benson purchased land in Hudson in 1924, little did he know that Benson's Wild Animal Farm would make Hudson famous. For 60 years, "the Strangest Farm on Earth" became legendary. The former attraction is now a beautiful town park. Volunteers were key to the new Benson Park, just as volunteers have always made Hudson a wonderful place. These pages are filled with stories of many who gave of their time, talent, and treasure. Leonard Smith designed and helped build Central Fire Station. Shirley Nadeau is always ready to lend a hand. Leon Hammond cooked for countless bean suppers. Dr. Alfred Kimball Hills, Kimball Webster, G. Philip Rodgers, and Alvin Rodgers have been generous benefactors. The H in Hudson stands for "heart."


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