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Interview with Sue Van Hook
A member of the Biology Department faculty from 1992 to 2010, Sue Van Hook was a senior teaching associate specializing in botany and mycology. She was a leader in campus sustainability projects and in the stewardship of Skidmore’s North Woods. In…
Interview with Patricia Rubio
Patricia Rubio began her career at Skidmore in 1983 after graduating from Valparaiso University in Chile and, after arrival at Skidmore, her PhD at the University of Alberta in Canada. She filled many roles at Skidmore - coordinator of the…
Interview with John Cunningham
John Cunningham grew up in Greenwich, Connecticut. In this interview he discusses how he combined his interest in physical chemistry and math with the art influence that surrounded him since childhood. After receiving a BA and MFA from Yale, he…
Interview with Larry Ries
Larry Ries came to Skidmore in 1979 after teaching and working in the administration for 9 years at SUNY-Albany. His initial job was as an advisor in the University Without Walls prison program at Great Meadows Correctional Facility. He later became…
Interview with Terry Diggory
After earning his D. Phil. at Oxford, Terry Diggory was born outside began teaching at Skidmore in the Fall of 1977, offering courses in poetry and the Classical World. He participated programs at the College, broadly including the Classical Studies…
Interview with Karl Broekhuizen
Karl Broekhuizen came to Skidmore in 1981 as Vice President of Business Affairs and remained in that position until 2005. In this interview he describes his path to Skidmore, including his education and experiences as a financial officer at other…
Interview with Kathy Carter
Kathy Carter joined Skidmore’s Human Resources team in 1986 where her primary responsibilities included administering the college’s benefits programs and managing its labor relations. In this interview she describes transitioning from a corporate to…
Interview with Dave Marcell
David Marcell, came to Skidmore as Director of the American Studies program in 1964 and became the College’s Provost in 1977. In this interview he describes early initiatives in interdisciplinary teaching and learning at the College, including…
Interview with Robert (Bob) Mahoney
Robert P. Mahoney was a professor of biology at Skidmore from 1964 to 1994, with interests centering on microbiology, electron microscopy, and bioethics. He also was instrumental starting Skidmore’s tradition of support for the Red Cross, launching…
Algae bloom
Sign warning of dangerous algae bloom in water
Saratoga County soil map
Soil map of Saratoga County, possibly from 1917
Geology of Saratoga
The "great" falls of the Mohawk River - nearby is site of discovery of Cohoes mastodon.
Canals
Graphic showing the various canal systems in Saratoga
The Saratoga Orikansky Campaign, 1777
Map which shows how many of the forts, battles, and movements of revolutionary war activity in Saratoga County were along the water.
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.
Kayaderosseras Creek
Black and white photograph of Ballston Spa, NY Kayaderosseras (sic) Creek water power early 1900s.
Sacanadga Dam
Aerial view of the construction of the "Great Dam" on the Sacandaga River. (same as 67.008.89 in same folder)
A Farmer's bridge over the Erie Canal
A farmers' bridge over the Erie canal
Railroad Station
Postcard of The Ballston Spa Railroad Station in 1903..
Adirondacks- Hudson River
Adirondacks- Hudson River with railroad tracks to left and in foreground
Boat Landing, Forest Park, Ballston Lake, NY
Boat Landing, Forest Park, Ballston Lake, NY Rustic dock, men and women walking about, canoeists
Early springs
Black and white photo of Man getting water from Spring, Ballston Spa, NY
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.
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…
Guide to Lake George
A section about visiting Lake George from the 1872 edition of Saratoga and How to See It by R.F. Dearborn.
1872 Saratoga and How to See It by R.F. Dearborn
The 1872 edition of Saratoga and How to See It by R.F. Dearborn.
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.
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.
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
NOW: Hostesses in front of Hattie's Restaurant
Two hostesses stand in front of Hattie's Restaurant's Phila St. location.
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.