
Hudson Armory Project
The Hudson Armory Project is a vision of the Hudson Cultural Alliance, a local, all-volunteer, 501(c)3 charitable organization.
Project History
- 2018: The State of Massachusetts indicates its interest in selling the Armory, offering the Town of Hudson a right of first refusal.
- 2019: A dedicated group of residents form the Hudson Cultural Alliance and launch the Hudson Armory Project initiative to pursue the Armory’s acquisition and rehabilitation.
- 2020: The Hudson Armory Project wins approval from the Board of Selectman and the residents of Hudson to pursue the acquisition of the Armory. With broad support from the community, local businesses, and our elected leaders, the Hudson Armory Project seeks to raise $230,000 to acquire the building.
Project Phases
- Phase 1: Acquire the Armory from the State. Cost: $230-250K. Expected Completion Date: Spring 2021
- Phase 2: Rehabilitate the building. Cost: $1-2M (flexible, depending on our fundraising success). Expected Completion Date: 2023
- Phase 3: Operation.
Cost: With the facility capitalized, the operating costs are low, on the order of $50,000-100,000 annually, depending on the level of use.
Revenue: Opportunities abound and include, but are not limited to theater, concerts, artist studio and gallery space, and a host of community events in this flexible space.
A vibrant arts center, right in downtown Hudson.
Art, Music, and Movement Classes for all ages
Creative Makers Work Stations
Indoor and Outdoor Exhibit Space
Concerts and Theater Performances
Special Event Rentals
…and more.
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About the Armory
This beautiful castle-like building, built in 1910, sits on the banks of the Assabet River just off the newly revitalized Main Street in Downtown Hudson, Massachusetts.
Designed by architects Mulcahy & McLaughlin of Boston, who went on to design Fenway Park two years later, the building has served as a National Guard and firefighter training facility and has hosted community dances and cultural events over the decades
The Town of Hudson has the opportunity to preserve this significant historic asset and repurpose it for community benefit.