Granite City in Madison County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Hudson Jewelers

1901 State Street

Photographed by Jason Voigt, August 7, 2024

1. Hudson Jewelers Marker

Inscription.
Roy Hudson moved to Granite City in 1940 and began working at Skotty's Jewelry Shop. In 1944, Roy Hudson purchased Alfred T. Aten's Jewelry and Watch Repair Shop, located at 1915 1/2 State Street. At first the shop was referred to as Roy D. Hudson Jewelry and Watch Repair Shop, but was soon known as Hudson's Jewelry. Within a few years the store expanded to include all of 1915 State Street and later moved to 1901 State Street in approximately 1958.

Erected 2024.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the U.S. Route 66 series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1940.

Location. 38° 42.038′ N, 90° 9.081′ W. Marker is in Granite City, Illinois, in Madison County. It is at the intersection of 19th Street and Delmar Avenue, on the right when traveling south on 19th Street. Marker is located at Neon Sign Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1300 19th St, Granite City IL 62040, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater St. Louis.

It is also in the American

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Midwest,

in the Lewis & Clark Corridor,

in the Corn Belt,

and in the Great River Road Region.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Washington Theatre (a few steps from this marker); The Giant Graniteware Coffee Pot (a few steps from this marker); The Magic of Roadside Attractions (a few steps from this marker); Reese Drug Store (a few steps from this marker); Make-It Toy Monument (a few steps from this marker); Ruben Mendoza (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Victory Mothers (approx. 0.2 miles away); In Honor of Our Heroes (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Granite City.

Photographed by Jason Voigt, August 7, 2024

2. Hudson Jewelers Marker

Reproduction of original sign was done by Springfield (IL)-based Ace Sign Company

Photographed by Jason Voigt, August 7, 2024

3. Hudson Jewelers Marker

Marker and sign are part of the permanent Route 66 outdoor exhibit "It's Electric! Neon Sign Park"

Credits. This page was last revised on August 6, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 9, 2024, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 399 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 9, 2024, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.