New Detroit Historical Museum exhibit relives the holiday magic of Hudson’s On Woodward – CBS Detroit

(CBS DETROIT)– Located at 1206 Woodward Avenue until the doors closed in 1988 and the building was demolished 10 years later, the JL Hudson Building was more than a department store, it was a place where generations of families created the ‘story.

This story is told at the Detroit Historical Museum in a new three-story exhibit with 11 pop-up areas telling the story of the iconic building.

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“Hudson’s Toy Country is really fun, the kids can really enjoy it, they can run to the back and check out the collection of Santa Claus bears that we have, but of course adult kids can also appreciate them because I’m sure we’ve had Santa bears like children, ”said Tracy Irwin, Exhibitions and Enrichment Manager at the Detroit Historical Museum.

The lower level speaks of the early days of Hudson when it was opened in the late 1800s by founder JL Hudson. There are also some special original artifacts.

“Parts from the current building, parts that were sold in the original store. And we have napkins, linen napkins that we’re told we can’t actually lock down on, but we’re told it was the first thing JL Hudson sold, ”Irwin said.

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The museum says that stepping back in time and recreating special memories, or even creating new ones by telling the Hudson stories, is what we all need during this time.

“We want you to step in and step back in time, maybe forget your struggles for a moment,” Irwin said. Throughout the month of December, the museum will offer Free public holidays to highlight the Hudson’s Vacation exposure. Visit during museum opening hours (1 p.m. – 5 p.m. on December 5, 12, 19 and 26) for free general admission with special holiday shopping and programming. For more details, visit detroihistorical.org.

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