Hudson's historic architecture is an important resource for the city. It is tangible documentation of our unique history. It is what makes our community beloved to its residents and appealing to visitors and investors. The historic architecture of Hudson should be respected and preserved.
The plan being pursued by the Mental Health Association of Columbia-Greene Counties, which will result in the demolition of a pre-1830 building located at 900 Columbia Street, shows a lamentable disregard for Hudson's architectural heritage. Historic buildings are not disposable; they are irreplaceable.
We oppose the demolition of this historic house. Its antiquity alone makes it worthy of respect and protection, and its location on the road from Hudson, once Claverack Landing, to the historic hamlet of Claverack suggests its rich history. We urge the Mental Health Association to reconsider the plan that requires the demolition of this building and to find another location for the proposed five-apartment group home.
This petition will be sent (in snail mail and email formats) to the Mental Health Association of Columbia-Greene Counties on March 11, 2011. If you support the effort to save 900 Columbia Street, please add your signature below.
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Reached 500 supporters
March 8, 2011
March 8, 2011
I have been spending my days walking past the house and picturing it gone, but seeing how many of you value this piece of our history gives me real hope. I am currently putting together a formal request to meet with the leadership of the association to discuss alternatives that do not involve destruction.
March 5, 2011
Seeing the count climb toward five hundred signatures gives me hope that we can actually protect this piece of our history before it is lost forever. Please take a moment now to post this link on your social media pages so we can hit that big milestone before the board meets.
Reached 100 supporters
February 24, 2011
7 Comments
shameful. find another spot.
PLEASE save this home!! it is part of what makes our town special. stop the demo.
Once these old places are gone you cant get them back. Think about what we are leaving for the next generation before you bring in the wrecking ball.
We need to preserve our local history before it just becomes a memory. That building has stood for nearly 200 years for a reason.
Ridiculous. There are plenty of empty lots why destroy history when you dont have to?
SAVE COLUMBIA!
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Hudson's historic architecture is an important resource for the city. It is tangible documentation of our unique history. It is what makes our community beloved to its residents and appealing to visitors and investors. The historic architecture of Hudson should be respected and preserved.
The plan being pursued by the Mental Health Association of Columbia-Greene Counties, which will result in the demolition of a pre-1830 building located at 900 Columbia Street, shows a lamentable disregard for Hudson's architectural heritage. Historic buildings are not disposable; they are irreplaceable.
We oppose the demolition of this historic house. Its antiquity alone makes it worthy of respect and protection, and its location on the road from Hudson, once Claverack Landing, to the historic hamlet of Claverack suggests its rich history. We urge the Mental Health Association to reconsider the plan that requires the demolition of this building and to find another location for the proposed five-apartment group home.
This petition will be sent (in snail mail and email formats) to the Mental Health Association of Columbia-Greene Counties on March 11, 2011. If you support the effort to save 900 Columbia Street, please add your signature below.
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
March 8, 2011
March 8, 2011
I have been spending my days walking past the house and picturing it gone, but seeing how many of you value this piece of our history gives me real hope. I am currently putting together a formal request to meet with the leadership of the association to discuss alternatives that do not involve destruction.
March 5, 2011
Seeing the count climb toward five hundred signatures gives me hope that we can actually protect this piece of our history before it is lost forever. Please take a moment now to post this link on your social media pages so we can hit that big milestone before the board meets.
Reached 100 supporters
February 24, 2011
7 Comments
Hudson is losing its character one building at a time. This house is beautiful and deserves to be restored not torn down for a parking lot or a modern box.
shameful. find another spot.
PLEASE save this home!! it is part of what makes our town special. stop the demo.
Once these old places are gone you cant get them back. Think about what we are leaving for the next generation before you bring in the wrecking ball.
We need to preserve our local history before it just becomes a memory. That building has stood for nearly 200 years for a reason.
Ridiculous. There are plenty of empty lots why destroy history when you dont have to?
SAVE COLUMBIA!
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Hudson is losing its character one building at a time. This house is beautiful and deserves to be restored not torn down for a parking lot or a modern box.