Hudson Almshouse, Federal architecture poorhouse in Hudson, United States.
The three-story limestone structure features a central section with two-story wings at 400 State Street in Hudson, New York.
Built in 1818 under the supervision of Dr. John Talman, Judah Paddock, and Barnabus Waterman, the construction of this almshouse cost 5100 dollars.
From 1851, the Hudson Female Academy operated in the building, with artist Henry Ary teaching drawing and painting to students from various locations.
The building functioned as the Hudson Area Library from 1959 to 2016, providing educational resources to the local community at State Street.
Dr. Samuel White established an insane asylum in the building in 1830, treating three hundred patients with methods focused on humane care.
Location: Hudson
Inception: 1818
Architectural style: Federal architecture
Address: 400 State Street
GPS coordinates: 42.25250,-73.78694
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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