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Old Iron Spring, Ballston Spa, NY
Ballston Spa, NY, where the Old Iron Spring is still working, was originally more popular than Saratoga Springs as a place for tourists to visit and take the waters in the 19th Century. But the opening of Gideon Putam's Tavern and Guesthouse helped…
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.
"Dipper Boy" at High Rock Spring in Saratoga Springs, NY
When tourists would visit High Rock Spring to taste the water, a "dipper boy" would get the water for them.
Congress Spring in Saratoga Springs, NY
In 1802, Gideon Putnam built a tavern and boarding house in Saratoga Springs, NY, which helped turned the town into a destination for spa tourism. By the mid 1800s, popularity had increased and famous visitors included James Fenimore Cooper, Andrew…
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…
"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…
Iron Lung 1935
The Iron Lung was developed in 1928 for patients who had compromised lungs.
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…
President Taft on boat
President Taft on board a cruising boat on Lake Champlain.
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.
Ballston Spa High School football team
Ballston Spa High School football team, 1929. Back row: John Wiles, William Boyce, Charlie DeChants, Tect Peck, Art Straniese, Red Williams, George Hannah Front row: Jack Humphrey (manager), Harold Cull, Jack Hathorn, Bud ____, George McDonough, Jack
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.
Style Shop Bag
Pastel-flowered plastic bag with solid plastic carrying handle; black lettering A shopping bag from The Style Shop, 26 Front Street, Ballston Spa. Closed, now pool hall. Also known as Caplan's, had branch in Mechanicville.
Saratoga County Fair
Crowd scene at Saratoga County Fair, Ballston Spa. Sign on tent: "EXHIBIT AARON WOOD BALLSTON SPA NY" Corner of track visible.
Ballston High Theater Production Photo
Cast of what is probably a Ballston Spa High School theater production, on stage.
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.
Batchellerville Bridge
Batchellerville Bridge across Sacandaga Resevoir from Conklingville
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