This former boarding house was built in 1856 on Main Street in Hudson. The builder is believed to be George Dupont Hodgson, a blacksmith who was involved in the construction of several other Hudson buildings.

The house is one of four remaining heritage residential buildings in the village core of Hudson. It has been characterized as having an important heritage value with respect to the style, architecture, builders, occupants, and location.

The house has been vacant for several years. Lacking maintenance, it is rapidly deteriorating.

In July 2020, the City Council approves a development project for the site: demolition of the house and construction of a 3-story / 18 unit condominium building.

In the fall of 2020, the demolition permit was revoked due to a procedural error.

In January 2023, a new demolition request was filed. The Town of Hudson received nearly 40 objections to the demolition from citizens. The demolition committee finally refused the request.

Considering the condition of the house and the history of the case, the alerter anticipates that the owner will quickly file a new demolition application.

Moreover, although the municipality is in the process of modifying its urbanism by-law, so that it allows for the protection and preservation of certain buildings, for the moment, the old by-laws are still active and it is difficult to protect the old residential buildings in the downtown area