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MapofSaratogaSpringsDowntownParking.pdf
Map of Parking Downtown Saratoga Springs

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Plans for the construction of 66 garden-type apartments were accepted by the Planning Board

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Additional safe and sanitary housing of a low-rent character is 'necessary and desirable,' according to the Saratoga Springs Planning Board which, at a recent meeting proposed a second, 75 apartment project on the west side of Broadway, preferably in…

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The application of William H. Moran, local real estate dealer, before the Planning Board, for approval of a project for housing development along the east side of the Recreation Field, between Lake Ave. and Caroline St., apparently has been settled…

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Adirondack Trailways has rerouted its buses from Hamilton Street to Broadway, in response to a warning by the public safety department that the use of Hamilton Street is illegal.

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Many projects in the Capital Region are expected to benefit from funding announced by Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday...$1.13 million - The City of Saratoga will construct its Greenbelt Trail Downtown Connector, incorporating cyclist, pedestrian, and…

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In an about-face yesterday, the Saratoga Springs Chamber expressed support of a New York State route of a state-mandated train service from New York to Montreal. The chamber authorized Executive Vice President Joseph W. Dalton Jr. to put together the…

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Brittany, a psychology major at Skidmore, is currently working for ESPN.

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Kelly is currently the interim head field hockey coach at Denison University. She was a managament and business major.

2015-12-SeniorCenterPresentation-Radcliffe-Ruben-etal.pdf
A presentation by Phoebe Radcliffe, Eli Ruben, Natasha Thaler, Rebecca Walker and Tracey Wingate with research conducted in the archive of the Senior Center and planning for a short documentary film to emerge from it.

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On the editorial page of the March 19, 1955 Saratogian

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A photo with caption depicting the fifth anniversary of the Senior Center

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An article describing the dedication of the new senior center at 5 Williams Street "this morning." It notes that this is a 'working example of a community helping its residents to help themselves..." and sees the center as 'timely and worthwile…

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A plan of the plot of land acquired at the corner of Williams and Hamilton Streets for the Adult and Senior Center of Saratoga. The text reads "This area, adjacent to the St. Peter's Academy playground, has been designated as a possible location for…

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A selection of photographs and newspaper article clippings in the Center's collections related to breaking ground on the new center.

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An article describing hte growing number of senior citizens in Saratoga County. The article incidcates that the over 65 population in tghe county grew by 11.7 percent (1990-1997) , more than the 7.9 percent growth across all age groups. By 1997,…

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An article about seniors' fitness and participation in a cabaret show.

2000-intergen-computers.jpg
Two photographs from the Saratoga senior center's collection which showcase young adults providing technical advice to seniors. In the first image, a young map engages with an image. In the second, seniors and helpers are seated at computers.

196x-SrCenterWelcomeBUid-r.pdf
This early 1960's brochure welcomes seniors to the center and answers some key questions:
Who can and should belong?
What is it?
How is it organized?
What does it do?
how does it work?
How is it financed?

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1979=DedicationProgram-Saratogian-1.pdf

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1952-Article-PensionsNotEnough.pdf

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This article, More Work for Old People has as its tag line "they need hte jobs and hte jobs need them, so why not break down the barriers." In other words, it argues against age discrimination, and that men and women in their 1960s benefit from…

1959-60YearsYoung-FundraisingLetter.pdf
A letter from the Board of Directors asking people to donate to the Cetner

1980-60YearsYoung-ValentinesParty.jpg
A photograph from a Valentine's Day party at the Center
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