Depot Town in Ypsilanti in Washtenaw County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

The Last Hudson Dealership

100 East Cross Street

Photographed By Joel S., March 26, 2016

1. The Last Hudson Dealership Marker

Inscription.

The building, originally occupied by the Ypsilanti Electric Company in 1896, became a Dodge automobile dealership in 1917. Joseph H. Thompson was one of the first Dodge dealers in Michigan. In 1933 Hudson Sales and Services opened its doors, later becoming Miller Motor Sales. In 1997 Miller Motors teamed up with the Ypsilanti Historical Society and created the Ypsilanti Automotive Heritage Collection.

Miller Motor Sales was the last Hudson Car dealership in the world. The Hudson Car Company began in 1909 by J.L. Hudson of department store fame. The last car was produced in 1957 in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The Hudson remains a collector's favorite. Many remain on the road and in collections around the world.

Also...
In Michigan: In 1919 the first state Driver's License was required. In 1920 the first traffic light was installed.

American Events: In 1920 the 19th amendment to the US Constitution passed, awarding women the right to vote in national elections.

Donated by A.F. Smith Electric, Inc.

Erected 1998 by Depot Town Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1896.

Location. 42° 14.772′

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N, 83° 36.596′ W. Marker is in Ypsilanti, Michigan, in Washtenaw County. It is in Depot Town. Marker can be reached from the intersection of East Cross Street and North River Street, on the right when traveling west. Marker is along the sidewalk between 29 and 33 East Cross Street, about 350 feet west of North River Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 29 East Cross Street, Ypsilanti MI 48198, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Oliver House (here, next to this marker); The Real McCoy (here, next to this marker); Michigan Central Railroad Gardens (here, next to this marker); Michigan Central Railroad Depot (a few steps from this marker); The Thompson Building (a few steps from this marker); Ypsilanti Woolen Mill Company (a few steps from this marker); Early Days in Depot Town (a few steps from this marker); Michigan Central Freighthouse (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ypsilanti.

Also see . . .
1. Hudson Motor Car Company. (Submitted on May 3, 2016, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.)
2. Ypsilanti Automotive Heritage Museum. (Submitted on May 3, 2016, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.)

Photographed By Joel S., March 26, 2016

2. The Last Hudson Dealership Marker

This marker is the one the farthest to the right.

The Last Hudson Dealership image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Joel S., March 26, 2016

3. The Last Hudson Dealership

The building is at 100 East Cross Street.

1931 Hudson 4-Door Sedan image. Click for full size.

By (CC BY-SA 3.0) Lars-Göran Lindgren

4. 1931 Hudson 4-Door Sedan

Link to license for use of photo (no changes made)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 3, 2016, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 666 times since then and 85 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 3, 2016, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. 4. submitted on May 13, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.