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The Chapel
The Chapel is a collection of photos taken in and around the Wilson Chapel on Skidmore's campus. Photographer Margot Hahn was influenced by elements of nature, shadows, still life, and the physicality of space and place.
Home to provide group living for elderly
The 1980 Census showed more than 14,000 people age 65 or older in Saratoga County. Home services can be costly and so group housing might become a possibility.
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)
Drink Hall May House Spa Bus Terminal
James Tarantino, the 37-year proprietor of the central bus terminal which is designated for Urban Renewal demolition, is currently negotiating a lease with the Saratoga Springs Youth Commission for temporary occupancy in Drink Hall, although…
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…
New York Highlights
An article which describes the spirituals, including the Psalms, sung at St. George's on Palm Sunday, a service performed by Harry T. Burleigh for 46 years. The article includes a brief biography as well as an interview with Harry T. Burleigh. The…
Saratoga's trails on the map
New comprehensive map shows trails and routes not normally listed
Ballston High Theater Production Photo
Cast of what is probably a Ballston Spa High School theater production, on stage.
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
6 Million Gut Area Renewal Study Funds Sought
The Saratoga Springs Urban Renewal Agency approved a resolution to apply for study funds from the federal government for the proposed $6 million Spring Valley project. Possible delays due to other communities having priority, the Vietnam conflict,…
Council nixed UDC housing plan
The City Council has refused an offer from the state Urban Development Corporation (UDC) to build a $3 million, 150-unit low- and middle-income housing project on Crescent Street, a project which would have cost the city only about $48,000.
Life History of George Koshuta
a life history of George Koshuta that reflects on his experiences as a human being, an athlete, an observer of political history, and a banker.
Interviews with Sandra "Sandy" Welter
This life history interview shares the story of Sandra "Sandy" Welter, who worked as director of University Without Wall (UWW) prison program, administrator for the Master of Arts and Liberal Studies (MALS), and English professor at Skidmore College…
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.
Interview with Dora Daley
Dora Daley is a lifetime resident of Saratoga County. In this interview, she describes how In her youth she worked at a newspaper and as a young adult she worked at the paper mill in Mechanicsville. She left work to raise her children. Dora has then…
Interview with Trish Miller
Trish Miller, dedicated Flurry participant and teacher of banjo at Skidmore College, describes her background in folk music and traditional dance and discusses her experiences with the annual Flurry Festival in Saratoga Springs.
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
Map of Saratoga Springs Saratoga Co. New York
Shows Saratoga Springs, including corporation lines. Map included many businesses, civic institutions, and personal properties. Subscribers are listed on the right side.
Interview with Amejo Amyot
Her life, Beekman Street, Reasons she started the project, How the street has changed over the years, The impact of the recession.
Historic Saratoga Springs Maps (georeferenced)
A dozen nineteenth century Saratoga Springs maps that are georeferenced in the World Map online database.
Includes maps of voting districts, mineral springs, as well as many street and property maps.
Maps by Lester, Mott, Cramer, Clarke, and…
Includes maps of voting districts, mineral springs, as well as many street and property maps.
Maps by Lester, Mott, Cramer, Clarke, and…
Saratoga County Board of Supervisors Meeting Room
A photograph of the meeting room of the Saratoga County board of supervisors
Interview with Johann Miller
In this interview, recording by a student in the Fall 2020 oral history class, as part of the project titled "Preserving Our Past," Capital Region resident Johann Miller describes her life, from leaving her childhood home at 18 to attending Woodstock…
Interview with Lawrence Opitz
Interview with Professor Lawrence Opitz, professor of theater at Skidmore College, and founder of the Saratoga Shakespeare Company. He came to Saratoga from New York City in 1974.
Stimulus going to new parking lots
A pair of parking lots will be made more eco-friendly thanks to nearly $600,000 in stimulus money. This will include installing porous pavement and a natural catch basin.
Spa City weighs parking meters
The plan would generate income but many local businesses are concerned.