Elbert grew up in the house and attended school in the small village of Hudson. Later on in his life his writing would contain many scenes drawn from his boyhood experiences there. Around 1872, at the age of 16, Elbert Hubbard left Hudson for Buffalo and a job as a partner in a soap company where he earned a "modest fortune".
Elbert resided in the house and attended school in the quaint village of Hudson. Later on, his writing would reflect numerous scenes from his childhood experiences there. Around 1872, at the age of 16, Elbert Hubbard left Hudson for Buffalo to work as a partner in a soap company, eventually earning a "modest fortune".