Historic Hudson Valley Staple Gets New Makeover

As the Hudson Valley continues to bring in new businesses, housing and more, it's important to also preserve it's past.

There are historical sites, markers and houses that represent the Hudson Valley area and those who came before us to make a difference in the area.

There are historic factories throughout the Hudson Valley that are abandoned, replaced with a business and even housing options.

A historic Hudson Valley building is receiving some TLC to continue to preserve it's past.

Historic Hudson Valley Staple Gets New Makeover

The Reher Center For Immigrant Culture and History is located in Kingston, NY. They offer historic bakery tours on site and an experience in their newest gallery exhibition Taking Root: Immigrant Stories of the Hudson Valley.

This Immigrant Culture and History Center brings stories to life and is a place where community members can come together and embrace each other's culture.

The Reher Center For Immigrant Culture and History was a family owned, immigrant Jewish bakery in the 1950's. Hudson Valley residents have shared stories of how they can remember receiving deliveries from the Reher family and their baked goods.

When I drove past a historic site in Ulster County, NY, I noticed construction underway. Thankfully, social media allows us to learn, stay connected and share information with one another.

The Reher Center's Facebook page showed pictures along with information about the most recent construction journey they have been on.

Kingston, NY's Reher Center Getting Renovation

On May 24, 2024, the Reher Center in Kingston, NY made a post on social media. On their Facebook page, they shared that

"This week, the scaffolding went up for our roof replacement project at 101 Broadway! "

The Reher Center continued to explain,

"Funded in part by a grant from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation through Title 9 of the Environmental Protection Act of 1993."

They also mentioned that this new project will allow them to continue to share this historic site for more generations.

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Reher Center Provides Info About Additional Renovation Updates In Hudson Valley

On July 12, 2024, the Reher Center shared additional updates about the makeover for this site.

They shared pictures of,

"Principal architectural conservator Tina Reichenbach of Richbrook Conservation collecting paint samples at the cornice and cast iron window hoods atop 99 Broadway!"

The Reher Center was thankful for those who have been helping them with the recent construction and more. They invite residents to join them on this exciting journey.

In the comments section of this Facebook page, a user shared their opinion of the Reher Center's construction.

"Get ready for a true transformation and peek back in time ✨!"

Those who are interested in following the Reher Center's construction journey can follow them on social media to learn more.

Guests who are interested in breaking bread can visit the Reher Center for tours and more. Additional information about tours at the Reher Center can be found on their website and on 94.3 Lite FM.

Have you ever been to the Reher Center in Kingston, NY? What Hudson Valley, NY building should also receive a makeover? Tell us more below.