Burnham, Anne Hopkins, 1929-1993

Anne Hopkins Burnham (1929-1930) was an artist known for her drawings, photography, and needlepoint. She was also an architect local historian who contributed to preservation and restoration efforts throughout the community. Ms. Burnham was a native to Cleveland, Ohio, and moved to Hudson in 1952 after marrying Bradford Burnham. Anne and her husband lived at 15 Prospect Street in Hudson and both served as Charter HHA members. Anne was a principal creator of the "Green Plan" bond issue passed in 1976 dedicated to saving the Green, restoring the Town Hall, moving the firehouse, and creating green space along the railroad right-of-way. She also built a model of the Hudson Village which stood in Town Hall. She was a member of the Architectural Board Review that establishes standards for construction in the village. She was an avid contributor to the 1973 National Trust Tour, a house and building tour, in Hudson.