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Interview with Jacob Navarrete, '08
Navarrete, '08, from Dallas, Texas, graduated with a double major in psychology and history, focusing on existential psychology with Sheldon Solomon and American History with Jennifer Delton. He started working with Prof. Solomon in LS1 (Liberal…
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.
Nuestro Transporte/Our Transportation
Calor, frio, lluvia, nuestro transporte es tan rápido o lento como queramos, siempre en movimiento, siempre dándonos la oportunidad de contemplar la belleza de nuestro Saratoga.
Hot, cold, rain, our transportation is as fast or as slow as we…
Hot, cold, rain, our transportation is as fast or as slow as we…
¿Otra Vez Tú?/You Again?
No me tomes fotos por hoy, tómamelas hasta el día que yo esté en una carrera.
Don’t take pictures of me today; take them once I’m in a race.
Don’t take pictures of me today; take them once I’m in a race.
Cycling toward a bike-friendly city
Bicycle racks are scattered across downtown Saratoga Springs. The horse-headed rings, installed.beginning last year, are an ornamental version that can accomodate two bikes at once. The department of public works.
Interview with Melvis Langyintuo '12
Langyintuo '12 from Tamale, Ghana, graduated with a double major in business and economics and served as class president for four years. He remains connected to Skidmore through local happy hours and an Alum finance group. After his graduation, he…
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)
Title Page
A treatise on the Saratoga Springs mineral waters by an MD.
Out in the cold: Lack of low-cost housing keeps people on streets
In Saratoga Springs, the Queen of the Spas, a lack of low-income housing and no emergency shelters force people on to the streets.
No place to go: The homeless of Saratoga Springs
Saratoga Springs might not be as large as some major cities but there is still a large homeless population.
City's poor live 'horror story existence
A total of 468 city households, including 1,189 men, women and children, depend on food stamps to supplement their income.
The Pink Palace
Audio doc about Moore Hall (the Pink Palace) by Dan Plumer, '16, made as part of Radio Storytelling, Spring 2015, taught by Eileen McAdam
CDTA unveils new routes
New routes, increased frequency and reduced travel time are highlights of a revamped public transportation system officials unveiled Tuesday.
Header Images - Chinese in Saratoga
Photographs used in the Chinese Oral History Project
Kayaderosseras Creek
Black and white photograph of Ballston Spa, NY Kayaderosseras (sic) Creek water power early 1900s.
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.
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…
Directory of golden age clubs & senior citizen centers of New York State (outside New York City).
A directory of all New York State Golden Age clubs outside of New York City, with brief descriptions. Saratoga Springs is included.
Act of Incorporation, City of Saratoga Springs
The act incorporating the city of Saratoga Springs enacted by New York State's 138th assembly
Act of Incporation, Village of Saratoga Springs
The act creating the village of Saratoga Springs enacted by New York State's 49th assembly.
Dr. Roohan to chair urban renewal board
Dr. Leo W. Roohan Jr., was unanimously voted to succeed the late James Benton Wednesday as chairman of the Saratoga Springs Urban Renewal Agency.
Newsletter to CDTA Customers
Letter to CDTA customers explaining the new Navigator system and benefits; its a plastic smart card with more security for transportation
20 Million Complex Proposed at Saratoga
Preliminary proposal for a development project in downtown Saratoga Springs is estimated to cost 20 million; proposal includes civil center and a 200 room hotel. The project is dependent on downtown merchants who would be willing to remodel or become…
URA Private Housing Project
66-unit middle-income apartment complex to be completed by December of 1969. The Urban Renewal Agency put forth theses plans to create three building with 22 apartments each; expected rent from $160-$190/month.