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| "...unbelievable!"
- NY Times
"Simply glorious..." - Boston Globe
"You'll want to return..." - New Yorker
Waiting for you, Hudson has become
the most important Antiques Center in the Northeast! |
| 60+ shops, all
in 5 easy strolling blocks of landmark Federal buildings.
American, European, Oriental, Primitive, Fine Art, Collectibles,
and so much more!
Biedermier - Mission - Gothic - Tiffany
- Empire - Colonial - Modern
Renaissance - Western - African - Louis - Victorian - Glassware
Furniture - Lamps - Paintings - Accessories - Statuary - China
Bric a' Brac - Toys - Clothing |
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| HV/Net invites you to investigate
all that Hudson, Athens and Catskill have to offer.
Founded as a whaling port in the
19th century, Hudson suffered the same late 19th & early
20th century post Industrial Revolution economic depression
as the rest of the Hudson Valley. Only, Hudson never recovered.
Never, until that is, when late in the 20th century a few
pioneers ventured north from New York City and rented store
fronts to establish their antiques businesses.
They selected Hudson because of
its location, its buildings and its friendly and congenial
people. Because of the hard economy, the majority of Hudson's
Federal style main street remains intact and Hudson being
located between the major northeast population centers, close
to major highways, is a perfect location. The fine collections
that are found in the antique shops of Hudson reflect the
glorious beauty of the Greek Revival and Federal townhouses
that line the city's streets.
A Mecca for shoppers, Hudson is
a unique center with a wide variety of shops and merchandise.
Each shop is a sparkling gem in which you might find Regency,
Empire, Mission, Beidemeir, Tibetan or Chinese pieces of the
finest quality. There are beautiful fine and folk paintings
and prints galore. There's work by American, English, French,
Swedish, and Russian furniture designers. There are textiles,
ceramics and porcelain, books, postcards, 14th century metalware,
architectural and decorative accessories. There are garden
ornaments and old kimonos. All of it antique, all of it in
exquisite condition. Hudson is the most concentrated center
for fine antiques in the Hudson River Valley. And it's only
two hours from Manhattan, three from Boston.
The dealers are exceptionally
knowledgeable. From varied backgrounds, they've plied their
trade for years, some of them in distant corners of the globe.
They are experts in their fields with business connections
that allow them to find the best and most beautiful items
to bring to Hudson.
And be Sure to Visit
- Olana
State Historic Site - Country home of the world renowned
Hudson River School artist Frederic Church. Take our Virtual
Tour and feel like you are standing high above the Mighty
Hudson River.
- Clermont
State Historic Site - Manor House of the influential
Livingston family, prominent in the early development of
the Hudson Valley, and patriots in the American Revolution.
A Very Brief History of Hudson
Whaling families from Nantucket
became convinced, after the American Revolution, that the
British would attempt to retake its former American Colonies.
As Nantucket is located about 29 miles from the mainland,
they felt particularly at risk.
So, in 1783 the families empowered
the Jenkins brothers, Thomas & Seth, to find a safer place
to live and work. After considering several locations they
decided on a 100 acre tract of land 100 miles up the Hudson
known as Claverack Landing. In 1784 thirty families, many
of them Quakers, moved to Claverack Landing from Nantucket,
Martha's Vineyard, Newport and Providence.
Originally called Proprietors,
these families had, by late 1784, laid out the City of Hudson
on a grid pattern. By 1786 there were over 1,500 individuals
in Hudson and a fleet of over 25 ships plying the oceans to
support Hudson's Sperm-Oil industry.
Hudson prospered for a century
until the end of the 19th century when the economy declined
and the City and its buildings descended into a quiet slumber. |
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| Hudson-Catskill-Athens
8 Mile Radius Map |
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| This map
is not meant as completely accurate representation of
the terrain, roads and trails. HV/Net suggests that
before you visit you first obtain an accurate map of
the area. They are available in many locations throughout
the region. |
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| 2000 Census Data
for Hudson NY, 12534 |
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| General Characteristics |
# |
% |
U.S. |
| Total population |
18,686 |
100.0 |
100% |
| Male |
9,373 |
50.2 |
49.1% |
| Female |
9,313 |
49.8 |
50.9% |
| Median age (years) |
39.3 |
(X) |
35.3 |
| Under 5 years |
1,105 |
5.9 |
6.8% |
| 18 years and over |
14,370 |
76.9 |
74.3% |
| 65 years and over |
3,353 |
17.9 |
12.4% |
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| One race |
18,208 |
97.4 |
97.6% |
| White |
15,258 |
81.7 |
75.1% |
| Black or African American |
2,255 |
12.1 |
12.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska
Native |
44 |
0.2 |
0.9% |
| Asian |
273 |
1.5 |
3.6% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific
Islander |
4 |
0.0 |
0.1% |
| Some other race |
374 |
2.0 |
5.5% |
| Two or more races |
478 |
2.6 |
2.4% |
|
| Hispanic or Latino (of any
race) |
922 |
4.9 |
12.5% |
|
| Average household size |
2.33 |
(X) |
2.59 |
| Average family size |
2.93 |
(X) |
3.14 |
|
| Total housing units |
8,323 |
100.0 |
100.0% |
| Occupied housing units |
7,422 |
89.2 |
91.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing units |
4,300 |
57.9 |
66.2% |
| Renter-occupied housing units |
3,122 |
42.1 |
33.8% |
| Vacant housing units |
901 |
10.8 |
9.0% |
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|
| Social Characteristics |
# |
% |
U.S. |
| Population 25 years and over |
13,073 |
100.0 |
|
| High school graduate or higher |
9,415 |
72.0 |
80.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher |
1,666 |
12.7 |
24.4% |
| Civilian veterans (civilian
population 18 years and over) |
2,156 |
14.8 |
12.7% |
| Disability status (population
21 to 64 years) |
2,347 |
24.2 |
19.2% |
| Foreign born |
1,203 |
6.4 |
11.1% |
| Now married (population 15
years and over) |
7,470 |
49.0 |
54.4% |
| Speak a language other than
English at home (5 years and over) |
1,659 |
9.4 |
17.9% |
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|
| Economic Characteristics |
# |
% |
U.S. |
| In labor force (population
16 years and over) |
8,427 |
56.0 |
63.9% |
| Mean travel time to work in
minutes (population 16 years and older) |
22.1 |
(X) |
25.5 |
| Median household income (dollars) |
32,741 |
(X) |
41,994 |
| Median family income (dollars) |
41,131 |
(X) |
50,046 |
| Per capita income (dollars) |
18,083 |
(X) |
21,587 |
| Families below poverty level |
535 |
11.3 |
9.2% |
| Individuals below poverty level |
2,584 |
14.6 |
12.4% |
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|
| Housing Characteristics |
# |
% |
U.S. |
| Single-family owner-occupied
homes |
2,879 |
100.0 |
|
| Median value (dollars) |
92,100 |
(X) |
119,600 |
| Median of selected monthly
owner costs |
(X) |
(X) |
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| With a mortgage |
1,096 |
(X) |
1,088 |
| Not mortgaged |
360 |
(X) |
295 |
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| 2000 Census Data
for Athens, NY 12015 |
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| General Characteristics |
# |
% |
U.S. |
| Total population |
2,832 |
100.0 |
100% |
| Male |
1,340 |
47.3 |
49.1% |
| Female |
1,492 |
52.7 |
50.9% |
| Median age (years) |
40.5 |
(X) |
35.3 |
| Under 5 years |
171 |
6.0 |
6.8% |
| 18 years and over |
2,153 |
76.0 |
74.3% |
| 65 years and over |
468 |
16.5 |
12.4% |
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| One race |
2,790 |
98.5 |
97.6% |
| White |
2,723 |
96.2 |
75.1% |
| Black or African American |
24 |
0.8 |
12.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska
Native |
4 |
0.1 |
0.9% |
| Asian |
15 |
0.5 |
3.6% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific
Islander |
2 |
0.1 |
0.1% |
| Some other race |
22 |
0.8 |
5.5% |
| Two or more races |
42 |
1.5 |
2.4% |
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| Hispanic or Latino (of any
race) |
43 |
1.5 |
12.5% |
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| Average household size |
2.50 |
(X) |
2.59 |
| Average family size |
2.98 |
(X) |
3.14 |
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| Total housing units |
1,411 |
100.0 |
100.0% |
| Occupied housing units |
1,123 |
79.6 |
91.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing units |
844 |
75.2 |
66.2% |
| Renter-occupied housing units |
279 |
24.8 |
33.8% |
| Vacant housing units |
288 |
20.4 |
9.0% |
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| Social Characteristics |
# |
% |
U.S. |
| Population 25 years and over |
2,003 |
100.0 |
|
| High school graduate or higher |
1,590 |
79.4 |
80.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher |
443 |
22.1 |
24.4% |
| Civilian veterans (civilian
population 18 years and over) |
317 |
14.7 |
12.7% |
| Disability status (population
21 to 64 years) |
265 |
16.3 |
19.2% |
| Foreign born |
112 |
4.0 |
11.1% |
| Now married (population 15
years and over) |
1,345 |
58.9 |
54.4% |
| Speak a language other than
English at home (5 years and over) |
183 |
6.9 |
17.9% |
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|
| Economic Characteristics |
# |
% |
U.S. |
| In labor force (population
16 years and over) |
1,361 |
61.2 |
63.9% |
| Mean travel time to work in
minutes (population 16 years and older) |
29.0 |
(X) |
25.5 |
| Median household income (dollars) |
42,143 |
(X) |
41,994 |
| Median family income (dollars) |
50,565 |
(X) |
50,046 |
| Per capita income (dollars) |
23,059 |
(X) |
21,587 |
| Families below poverty level |
60 |
7.6 |
9.2% |
| Individuals below poverty level |
274 |
9.8 |
12.4% |
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| Housing Characteristics |
# |
% |
U.S. |
| Single-family owner-occupied
homes |
680 |
100.0 |
|
| Median value (dollars) |
89,900 |
(X) |
119,600 |
| Median of selected monthly
owner costs |
(X) |
(X) |
|
| With a mortgage |
957 |
(X) |
1,088 |
| Not mortgaged |
348 |
(X) |
295 |
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| 2000 Census Data
for Catskill, NY 12414 |
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| General Characteristics |
# |
% |
U.S. |
| Total population |
11,641 |
100.0 |
100% |
| Male |
5,574 |
47.9 |
49.1% |
| Female |
6,067 |
52.1 |
50.9% |
| Median age (years) |
40.6 |
(X) |
35.3 |
| Under 5 years |
702 |
6.0 |
6.8% |
| 18 years and over |
8,924 |
76.7 |
74.3% |
| 65 years and over |
2,083 |
17.9 |
12.4% |
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| One race |
11,373 |
97.7 |
97.6% |
| White |
10,444 |
89.7 |
75.1% |
| Black or African American |
712 |
6.1 |
12.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska
Native |
40 |
0.3 |
0.9% |
| Asian |
76 |
0.7 |
3.6% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific
Islander |
2 |
0.0 |
0.1% |
| Some other race |
99 |
0.9 |
5.5% |
| Two or more races |
268 |
2.3 |
2.4% |
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| Hispanic or Latino (of any
race) |
443 |
3.8 |
12.5% |
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| Average household size |
2.40 |
(X) |
2.59 |
| Average family size |
2.94 |
(X) |
3.14 |
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| Total housing units |
5,542 |
100.0 |
100.0% |
| Occupied housing units |
4,675 |
84.4 |
91.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing units |
3,035 |
64.9 |
66.2% |
| Renter-occupied housing units |
1,640 |
35.1 |
33.8% |
| Vacant housing units |
867 |
15.6 |
9.0% |
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| Social Characteristics |
# |
% |
U.S. |
| Population 25 years and over |
8,055 |
100.0 |
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| High school graduate or higher |
6,371 |
79.1 |
80.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher |
1,162 |
14.4 |
24.4% |
| Civilian veterans (civilian
population 18 years and over) |
1,494 |
16.8 |
12.7% |
| Disability status (population
21 to 64 years) |
1,828 |
28.7 |
19.2% |
| Foreign born |
565 |
4.9 |
11.1% |
| Now married (population 15
years and over) |
4,941 |
52.9 |
54.4% |
| Speak a language other than
English at home (5 years and over) |
897 |
8.2 |
17.9% |
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| Economic Characteristics |
# |
% |
U.S. |
| In labor force (population
16 years and over) |
5,598 |
61.1 |
63.9% |
| Mean travel time to work in
minutes (population 16 years and older) |
31.3 |
(X) |
25.5 |
| Median household income (dollars) |
34,375 |
(X) |
41,994 |
| Median family income (dollars) |
42,041 |
(X) |
50,046 |
| Per capita income (dollars) |
18,144 |
(X) |
21,587 |
| Families below poverty level |
357 |
11.4 |
9.2% |
| Individuals below poverty level |
1,679 |
14.9 |
12.4% |
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| Housing Characteristics |
# |
% |
U.S. |
| Single-family owner-occupied
homes |
2,209 |
100.0 |
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| Median value (dollars) |
87,600 |
(X) |
119,600 |
| Median of selected monthly
owner costs |
(X) |
(X) |
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| With a mortgage |
1,014 |
(X) |
1,088 |
| Not mortgaged |
330 |
(X) |
295 |
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