Preservationworks: Hudson

Preservationworks: Hudson To raise awareness during the ongoing redevelopment of the former Hudson River State Hospital site. Designed by Frederick C.

The Hudson River State Hospital is the first significant example of the high Victorian Gothic style applied to institutional construction in the United States. Withers, it represents the culmination of late-nineteenth century Gothic Revival architecture, and established Withers' reputation as one of its finest practitioners. The facility was modeled on the principles promoted by Dr. Thomas Kirkbri

de for the treatment of the insane and also exemplified the talents of one of America's greatest landscape architects, Frederick Law Olmsted. - National Park Service, June 30th, 1989.

While the article and story have some inaccuracies about PreservationWorks, including the purpose of the nonprofit and t...
06/04/2026

While the article and story have some inaccuracies about PreservationWorks, including the purpose of the nonprofit and that PW had direct work with the developer, which is completely false, the sentiments expressed still stand.

An architect who helped shape the project said Enviro Finance Group should recommit itself to the project or "get out of the way and let someone who deeply cares and understands the significance of this site" take on the project.

06/04/2026

Comments have been turned off from the last 24 hours of posts due to misinformation spreading. The simple fact is nothing is known at this point. When there is information to share, we will do so. Thank you for the support and understanding!

-Katie
PreservationWorks Treasurer

06/04/2026

PreservationWorks is deeply saddened by the loss of the historic Kirkbride building at Hudson River State Hospital yesterday.

We want to thank each and every one of the brave first responders who worked so hard to put out the fire.

We want to acknowledge the many people who have fought for the preservation of Hudson, who have championed remembering the lives of the many patients and staff who lived and worked at Hudson. For those who saw a beautiful building and recognized that the architecture itself is important. For those that fought to have something equally beautiful and meaningful added to their community with the reuse of the hospital. We stand beside all of you during this tragedy.

We don't know what the future will look like right now, but this is not the end. We will continue to monitor the situation, and regroup once we know the full extent of the damage and what remains. Whether parts of the building can still be saved, or a memorial on the property, we will continue to work towards the future and this property, and honor the history of Hudson River State Hospital.

Admin as of right now. Kinda the same as last night. The firefighters have been working all night and are still here. It...
06/04/2026

Admin as of right now. Kinda the same as last night. The firefighters have been working all night and are still here. It supposed to be 95 today. I pray for their safety.

I haven't been able to read/respond to comments and Im sorry. This is all very overwhelming and I dont want to give misinformation. When I know for certain, I will share information.

Thanks,
Yvonne

What's left of Admin
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What's left of Admin

06/03/2026
06/03/2026

Admin is on fire

06/03/2026

Current situation. Looks like north wing roof (maybe more) is gone

06/03/2026

Hudson is on fire. It's bad. Everyone pray.

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185 Hudson View Drive
Poughkeepsie, NY
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