The expression “Go to the post office for a dozen eggs” was a common one during years of our town history when the Post Office was co-located within a grocery business.  Charles Daniels took over this business site in 1903 and was appointed Postmaster, a position he held until 1921.  Soon after 1903 he was joined in partnership with Charles Gilbert and together they operated a successful grain and grocery business for many years.  The post office remained here until 1921 when it was moved into the  Morey Building. This location previously known as the Greeley Store Building, was rebuilt by owner Elisha Martin in 1877 following a fire the previous year.  This circa 1920 picture is one of a number of post cards of Hudson printed and sold by Daniels and Gilbert.  From the Historical Society Collection.

In the spring of 1947 the Hudson Post Office was the center of a controversy.  A plan to consolidate Hudson service into the Nashua office was being considered by the Postal Department.  Town officials and approximately 1,000 Hudson residents submitted a 30 foot long petition expressing the need for and confidence in the existing Hudson Post Office.  The decision was made to not only retain but to enlarge the office.  The Morey Building on Ferry Street, just above the intersection with Webster Street, was remodeled under the  supervision of owner Ernest Morey.  The result was this two storey, brick veneer building.  The new Post Office occupied 1/2 of the first floor; the remainder was rented out to Trombley’s Shoe Repair.  The second floor provided a small number of apartments. This was the location of our Post Office from 1948 until 1959 when town growth required the move to 15 Derry Street.  Those serving as Post Master during this time were Paul Richards and Roger Boucher.  This building was demolished during bridge and road construction in the late 1960’s.  Photo from the Historical Society Collection.

Remember when all services of the US Post Office in Hudson were located in a single building located at the corner of Derry and Highland Streets?  By the late 1950’s growth of our town was reflected in the increased demands on postal services; revenues had increased from $10,000 in 1949 to $39,000 in 1959. This building on 15 Derry Street was dedicated as the new US Post Office in Hudson on March 28, 1959.  Those serving  as Postmaster at this location were Roger L. Boucher, Clayton E. Smith, and Gerald Winslow.  By 1976 postal revenues had exploded to $341,490.  About 1986 the service locations were moved to 36 Executive Drive and 77 Derry Road.  The Derry Street  building was re-purposed  for commercial uses and is now the home of Showtime Computers.  Tune in next week to see where the Post Office was located before 1959!  Photo from the Historical Society Collection.