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Iron Lung 1935
The Iron Lung was developed in 1928 for patients who had compromised lungs.
"Mask Up Saratoga Springs" Poster
This is an example of the numerous posters displayed throughout Saratoga Springs to encourage people to wear masks in order to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus. The wearing of masks and social distancing was part of the Saratoga's initiative to…
Sir William Johnson arriving at High Rock Spring
Sir William Johnson (1715-1774) was a British soldier and a hero of the French and Indian Wars. In 1767, he was carried to High Rock Spring by indigenous people to treat war wounds to what is believed to be High Rock Spring, thought to have medicinal…
Sir William Johnson carried on litter to Spring at Ballston Spa N.Y. (Old Iron Spring)
Sir William Johnson (1715-1774) was the British soldier and hero of the French and Indian Wars . In addition to the report that indigenous people carried him to High Rock Spring in 1767 to treat his war wounds, this oil painting shows him also…
Congress Spring in Saratoga Springs, NY
In 1802, Gideon Putnam built a tavern and boarding house in Saratoga Springs, NY, which helped turned the town into a destination for spa tourism. By the mid 1800s, popularity had increased and famous visitors included James Fenimore Cooper, Andrew…
"Dipper Boy" at High Rock Spring in Saratoga Springs, NY
When tourists would visit High Rock Spring to taste the water, a "dipper boy" would get the water for them.
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.
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…
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.
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)
Dr. Simon Baruch (1840-1921)
Dr. Simon Baruch was an influential advocate of hydrotherapy as treatment for various illnesses such as arthritis and injury. He worked in Saratoga Springs for many years and wanted to build a spa facilities that could compete with those in Europe.
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…
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…
Waiting area at the Roosevelt Baths and Spa, Gideon Putnam Hotel
A waiting area at the Roosevelt Baths & Spa, Gideon Putnam Hotel. The Roosevelt Bathhouse is the only original bathhouse left from when Saratoga became a center for water treatments in the 1930s, thanks fo Dr. Simon Baruch and President Franklin…
Salon Services Menu from the Roosevelt Bath and Spa, Gideon Putnam Hotel
This is the 2021 menu of the spa services offered at Gideon Putnam Hotel's Roosevelt Baths and Spa in Saratoga Spring, NY. Services include massages, facials, manicures and body treatments, all of which are services commonly found in American spas.
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.”
Gurney Lane Mountain Bike Trails
Map of mountain biking trails located at Gurney Lane Mountain
CDPHP Cycle
This is a website for Saratoga's bike sharing program that lets people know where to find bikes to rent while touring the area.
Samuel W. Cooke on a Bicycle
This is a photograph of a young boy riding a bike in 1897 around Saratoga Springs.
Rickshaws in Saratoga Springs
"An August 1935 photo. For a couple of years, people could take Rickshaw rides around town."
Floral Fete circa 1900
Floral Fete from Circa 1900, a bicycle event in Saratoga Springs related to flowers.
Farrington Family on Decorated Bicycles
"Ed Farrington and his family on Circular St.. He was the owner of the Billiard Parlor and Bike Shop in Saratoga Springs." It was probably part of the Floral Fete.
SPAC Fundraising Letter
A SPAC fundraising letter dated July 18, 1963, concerning the Palmer- Player match at the reopening of the Saratoga Spa Golf Course.
Arnold Palmer
This is photo of Arnold Palmer and Gary Player at the Richland Country Club prior to an exhibition in Tennessee.
Hyland Clubhouse
The Hyland Clubhouse at the Saratoga Golf and Polo Club was built in 1914.
Title Page
A treatise on the Saratoga Springs mineral waters by an MD.
Medicinal Recipe Book
Book of herbal remedies
Dr. Ralph B Post at Benedict Memorial Hospital
Dr. Post at a podium at Benedict Memorial Hospital.