Hudson House
a.k.a. Forsythe Home
817 Gold Ave., SW, Albuquerque, NMThe Hudson House at 817 Gold SW, is one of only two houses remaining of the many grand houses built in the residential district immediately southwest of downtown Albuquerque. It is a fine example of Period Revival architecture and features some outstanding detailing such as the leaded upper sash on the front windows, the delicate stained glass windows above the front entry and the two tier front porch with its striking balustrade. The stable/carriage house at the rear is the only one left in the downtown area. The builders and original owners were Clarence and Rose Hudson, important figures in the early 20th century local business community. Mr. Hudson originated the poster advertising business in Albuquerque.
Local significance of the building:Listed in National Register of Historic Places in 1982.
The National Register of Historic Places is the official list of the Nation’s historic places worthy of preservation. Authorized by the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, the National Park Service’s National Register of Historic Places is part of a national program to coordinate and support public and private efforts to identify, evaluate, and protect America’s historic and archeological resources.