History Bedtime Stories #1: JL Hudson

The legend and magic of Detroit’s department store giant J. L. Hudson is the special holiday focus for the inaugural episode of History Bedtime Stories with the Detroit History Club. In addition to amazing behind-the-counter stories, you’ll also hear about the famous Maurice Salad (and how to make your own), join special guest Luke McGrail who moderates an immensely popular Facebook page dedicated to Hudsons and hear from our own listeners who were invited to share their own memories.  More info below.

• 0:00 Intro with Bailey & Kevin
• 3:09  Audience Call-Ins #1 Memories of Hudsons (Mike & Eva)
• 6:34 Counting Sheep:  Hudsons by-the-numbers, amazing stats about an amazing store
• 9:25 Special Guest Luke McGrail, architect/historian and moderator of the JL Hudsons Department Store Facebook group with 28,000 followers
• 20:40 Audience Call-Ins #2  Memories of Hudsons (Jo, Maryanne and Anna on behalf of her 97 year-old Aunt Joan)
• 22:47 Bedtime Snack: Hudson's famous Maurice Salad!
• 27:19 Audience Call-Ins #3 Memories of Hudsons (Michelle & Kevin)
• 30:56 The origin of Bailey's History Bedtime Stories during the pandemic
• 34:14 This Month’s Bedtime Story:  J.L. Hudson
• 56:00 Special Thanks & Next Episode #2: Detroit and the WPA

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Hosts: Bailey Sisoy Moore and Kevin Walsh

Produced by Kevin Walsh at the Detroit History Club in Hamtramck, Michigan.