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Hattie Gray in the doorway of Hattie's Restaurant
Hattie Grey, the founder of the famed Hattie's Restaurant, stands in the doorway of her restaurant at its original location in downtown Saratoga Springs.
Healthy Saratoga Homepage
The mission of Healthy Saratoga is “to support activities and programs that will ensure Saratoga County is one of the healthiest places to live, work, and play.”
High Rock Springs, Saratoga Springs, NY
During the summer months, the Saratoga Springs Farmer's Market is held at the site of the High Rock Spring Park, where visitors can still drink the famous water, although the spring was redialed in 2015.
Hydrotherapy at the Roosevelt Baths, Saratoga Springs, NY
Hydrotherapy and spa services offered at Roosevelt Baths and Spa in the 1930s thanks to the popularity of Dr. Simon Baruch's research and promotion of hydrotherapy by President Franklin Roosevelt.
Hydrotherapy in the showers with varying temperatures at the Roosevelt Bathhouse.
During the 1930s, Saratoga Springs constructed several spas and bathhouses to emulate the grand European Spas. With the popular writings of Dr. Simon Baruch and support from President Franklin Roosevelt, the spas in Saratoga Springs did a booming…
Hyland Clubhouse
The Hyland Clubhouse at the Saratoga Golf and Polo Club was built in 1914.
Interview with Paul Perreault
Paul Perreault, the historian of the town of Malta, gives a general interview of the town's history and how Malta fits into the greater history of Saratoga County. Listen to 9:52 for a description of Malta's formation and foundation, 14:30 and 40:00…
Iron Lung 1935
The Iron Lung was developed in 1928 for patients who had compromised lungs.
Kayaderosseras Creek
Black and white photograph of Ballston Spa, NY Kayaderosseras (sic) Creek water power early 1900s.
Map of Saratoga Spa State Park
New York State helped to revive the Saratoga Regions by establishing the Saratoga Spa State Park in 1909 to preserve the natural minerals springs to promote the resort and "for health." It was expanded in the 1929 when construction began on several…
Maps from Saratoga County Communities: An Historic Perspective
Three maps drawn for a book commemorating the architectural heritage of the towns of Saratoga County, NY:
[Saratoga County Municipalities - a Genealogy]
[Kayaderosseras Patent]
[Indian Trails]
[Saratoga County Municipalities - a Genealogy]
[Kayaderosseras Patent]
[Indian Trails]
Medicinal Recipe Book
Book of herbal remedies
Mohawk River/Erie Canal boat with owners
Mohawk River/Erie Canal boat with owners, Nick Stenburg family, Crescent, NY. The Stenburgs are aunt and uncle of Lyle Warner, Jonesville.
Notice of Hearing Upon Preliminary Budget (Halfmoon)
A handbill announcing a hearing on the budget for the town of Halfmoon on October 29, 1951. It includes the salaries for town officials and is signed by the town clerk Ellis D. Smith.
(Brookside record)
(Brookside record)
NOW: Hostesses in front of Hattie's Restaurant
Two hostesses stand in front of Hattie's Restaurant's Phila St. location.
Old Iron Spring, Ballston Spa, NY
Ballston Spa, NY, where the Old Iron Spring is still working, was originally more popular than Saratoga Springs as a place for tourists to visit and take the waters in the 19th Century. But the opening of Gideon Putam's Tavern and Guesthouse helped…
Photo of the Northway
Picture taken of the Northway.
Portrait of Conductor
Formal portrait of conductor, possibly a member of the Haight family, dressed in Boston & Main railroad uniform. Scribbled note on the back includes " Victory Mills Express"
President Taft on boat
President Taft on board a cruising boat on Lake Champlain.
Railroad Station
Postcard of The Ballston Spa Railroad Station in 1903..
Rickshaws in Saratoga Springs
"An August 1935 photo. For a couple of years, people could take Rickshaw rides around town."
Roosevelt Bathhouse and Spa in Saratoga Springs
"Part of the New York owned Saratoga Spa Reservation which makes available to the pulbic the unusual health-giving qualities of the mineral water which Saratoga Springs is so famous for." (Brookside Museum Description)
Round lantern
Round lantern with globe chimney protected by heavy wire circles; vented top; wire carrying handle