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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.
Gurney Lane Mountain Bike Trails
Map of mountain biking trails located at Gurney Lane Mountain
Hyland Clubhouse
The Hyland Clubhouse at the Saratoga Golf and Polo Club was built in 1914.
A Farmer's bridge over the Erie Canal
A farmers' bridge over the Erie canal
Canals
Graphic showing the various canal systems in Saratoga
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…
Round lantern
Round lantern with globe chimney protected by heavy wire circles; vented top; wire carrying handle
Zim Smith Trail
Photo of the Zim Smith trail, a public leisure trail which lies where the R & S railroad once was.
Trolly Car Interior
Interior view of a trolley car a seated man is within.
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"
Photo of the Northway
Picture taken of the Northway.
The Kittie West
Kittie West, Erie Canal pleasure boat
Batchellerville Bridge
Batchellerville Bridge across Sacandaga Resevoir from Conklingville
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.
Early springs
Black and white photo of Man getting water from Spring, Ballston Spa, NY
Kayaderosseras Creek
Black and white photograph of Ballston Spa, NY Kayaderosseras (sic) Creek water power early 1900s.
Aquatic Habitats
A map of the aquatic habitats in saratoga County. Includes a legend that ranks water system quality based on species, habitats, connectivity, and natural/impervious land cover types.