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Sacanadga Dam
Aerial view of the construction of the "Great Dam" on the Sacandaga River. (same as 67.008.89 in same folder)
Solomon Northup Marker
Historical marker commemorating Solomon Northup, an African American man who was taken captive and became a slave.
Photograph by Howard C. Ohlhous, October 10, 2011
Photograph by Howard C. Ohlhous, October 10, 2011
City of Saratoga Springs COVID-19 Resources Home Page
This is the resources pages for residents of the city of Saratoga Springs to get updates about the pandemic, including information about mask mandates, local resources and school openings.
"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…
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…
Rickshaws in Saratoga Springs
"An August 1935 photo. For a couple of years, people could take Rickshaw rides around town."
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)
Hathorn Spring House, in State Reservation, Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
Colored view of Hathorn Spring House with customers in front. Caption: Hathorn Springs No. 3 is one of the many natural Saratoga mineral waters owned by the State of New York. Situated on the Saratoga - Ballston Route, it is easily reached and…
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"
Arnold Palmer
This is photo of Arnold Palmer and Gary Player at the Richland Country Club prior to an exhibition in Tennessee.
Batchellerville Bridge
Batchellerville Bridge across Sacandaga Resevoir from Conklingville
President Taft on boat
President Taft on board a cruising boat on Lake Champlain.
Boat Landing, Forest Park, Ballston Lake, NY
Boat Landing, Forest Park, Ballston Lake, NY Rustic dock, men and women walking about, canoeists
Adirondacks- Hudson River
Adirondacks- Hudson River with railroad tracks to left and in foreground
Saratoga County Board of Supervisors Meeting Room
A photograph of the meeting room of the Saratoga County board of supervisors
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.
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…
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.
Kayaderosseras Creek
Black and white photograph of Ballston Spa, NY Kayaderosseras (sic) Creek water power early 1900s.
Title Page
A treatise on the Saratoga Springs mineral waters by an MD.
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)
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.
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.
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.
Early Saratoga Lake Activities
This is a collection of images of activities on Saratoga Lake that took place during the late 1800s and early 1900s.
Iron Lung 1935
The Iron Lung was developed in 1928 for patients who had compromised lungs.
Hyland Clubhouse
The Hyland Clubhouse at the Saratoga Golf and Polo Club was built in 1914.
