AmericaJR’s Gloria and Jerome Rzucidlo recently visited the Detroit Historical Museum to check out their special exhibit “Hudson’s Holidays.” Founded as a humble clothier for men and boys in 1881, J.L. Hudson Company reportedly racked up an average of 100,000 sales per day by the 1950s, and its 25-story building was the world’s tallest department store until 1961. Visitors will learn what made Hudson’s so popular, like its huge selection of merchandise and full-service approach, which went beyond in-store restaurants, salons and alterations departments to offer amenities like a circulating library, a writing lounge and an in-house dry cleaner.
Giant American flag on side of Hudson’s 
1924 Thanksgiving Day parade 
Fashion display 
Attendees checking out the exhibit 
Hudson Motor Car 
The exhibit was extended until Jan. 30, 2022
Visit the Detroit Historical Museum at 5401 Woodward, Detroit, MI 48202. Free admission on Sundays in December. For more info, go to https://detroithistorical.org/detroit-historical-museum/exhibitions/special-exhibitions/hudsons-holidays