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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…
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…
Street Cleaner in Mask
The original caption on this Oct. 21, 1918, photo read: "Mask worn to check influenza spread. The admonition of the New York Health Board to wear masks to check the spread of influenza epidemic has been headed. 'Better ridiculous than dead' is the…
Sewing Kit
Black leather-backed, four-pocket, fold-and-tie sewing kit containing 10 straight pins.
Used by Ralph B. Post, the donor's husband, while serving in the Medical Corps during World War I. Post was a doctor for many years in Ballston Spa.
Used by Ralph B. Post, the donor's husband, while serving in the Medical Corps during World War I. Post was a doctor for many years in Ballston Spa.
George Crum's Son
A photo of a man (possibly George Crum's son, Richard) in front of George Crum's (aka Speck) restaurant on Saratoga Lake. Crum is credited with "inventing" the potato chip.
Saratoga County Fair
Crowd scene at Saratoga County Fair, Ballston Spa. Sign on tent: "EXHIBIT AARON WOOD BALLSTON SPA NY" Corner of track visible.
Fish House Covered Bridge
Black and white photograph of Fish House Covered Bridge - built by the State in 1818 and torn down in 1930. "Copy by Larry Hart" written on back.
The Kittie West
Kittie West, Erie Canal pleasure boat
Malta portion of Northway
Newspaper clipping announcing construction of Northway in Malta.
Photo of the Northway
Picture taken of the Northway.
Excerpts from the 1918 Automobile Journal
Some experts from the journal which pertain to Saratoga County
Excerpts from the 1918 Automobile Journal
Some experts from the journal which pertain to Saratoga County
Streetcar - Electric Model
Two pieces: Trolley car and base. Trolley car: Green-painted trolley car (23.5 x 4.75 x 7.5) with yellow/gold roof and lettering "Ballston Terminal Railroad Co. - A.N. Chandler - Baggage and Express"; black-painted steps, undercarriag
Trolly Car Interior
Interior view of a trolley car a seated man is within.
Zim Smith Trail
Photo of the Zim Smith trail, a public leisure trail which lies where the R & S railroad once was.
Grant's funeral train
View of Ulysses S. Grant's funeral train passing through Ballston Spa, NY. Shows American Hotel in background.
Round lantern
Round lantern with globe chimney protected by heavy wire circles; vented top; wire carrying handle
Indigenous trails near Ballston
Map detailing numerous indigenous trails and campsites
Adirondack R.R. Time Table
A time table for service of the Adirondack Railroad, from Document Box 41.
Interview with Paul Perreault
Paul Perreault, the historian of the town of Malta, gives a general interview of the town's history and how Malta fits into the greater history of Saratoga County. Listen to 9:52 for a description of Malta's formation and foundation, 14:30 and 40:00…
Brown's Bathing Beach, Saratoga Lake, N.Y. 262
A postcard showing Brown's Bathing Beach, with automobile, swingset, and dock.
Text on back of postcard reads:
11/9/32
Dear George, Ain't this a glorious country. We all voted against Roosevelt but are now glad election is over & t hat the Dem.…
Text on back of postcard reads:
11/9/32
Dear George, Ain't this a glorious country. We all voted against Roosevelt but are now glad election is over & t hat the Dem.…
Maps from Saratoga County Communities: An Historic Perspective
Three maps drawn for a book commemorating the architectural heritage of the towns of Saratoga County, NY:
[Saratoga County Municipalities - a Genealogy]
[Kayaderosseras Patent]
[Indian Trails]
[Saratoga County Municipalities - a Genealogy]
[Kayaderosseras Patent]
[Indian Trails]
Group portrait of Saratoga County Board of Supervisors.
A phoBack row, left to right: Frederick H. Beach; Francis J. Dunn; John Person, District Attorney; Samuel Kemp; William H. Mosher; Edward F. Grose, County Clerk; Eugene F. Guiles; Henry L. Trevett; Clifford E. Cady
Catalog Number1974.008.0005…
Catalog Number1974.008.0005…
Interview with Louise B. Wise
Louise Beinetti Wise, a 1940 Skidmore graduate, served as president of the then-College Government Association while a student and was active in the Alumni Association after earning a degree in theater. She joined the Admissions staff in 1970,…
Sacred Spaces of Saratoga
A website describing the history of the sacred spaces in Saratoga Springs, New York. The Fall 2012 Public History course collaborated with the Saratoga Presevation Foundation to research, report and develop a walking tour.
Sites include: First…
Sites include: First…
