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Interview with Donald Daley
This Oral History is a retelling of World War II Veteran Donald Daleys life from the man himself. He recounts his childhood, his first job, enlisting for the war with friends and his later life.
KFYR Radio "Around The World" Cookbook
Bismarck, N.D. radio station KFYR has published what seems to be an annual collection of listener-provided recipes as a cookbook, each with a different theme. Worldcat gives a flavor of some other years' tastes: KFYR Cookbook: Way to a man's heart…
Greyhound buses moving to train station off West Ave.
The logic, Greyhound Lines Inc. said, is that the CDTA, which owns the train station, uses it as a hub for city buses. The new location will make transfers between Greyhound and CDTA buses easier.
Grant money will be used to create low-income housing
The city plans to purchase 85 Beekman for $36,700 in federal money. The Department of Public Works, acting as general contractor, will then refurbish the dwelling, using the remaining $10,000 in the gran request...
Consolidated Plan Saratoga Springs, 2000
The entire consolidated city plan for Saratoga Springs, 2000.
Fitness knows no age
In this article, margaret Lebrun writes that "fitness doesn't have to wane with age." Her examples are pool-playing Charles Shortsleeves and the bowlers Betty and Harvey mead. They participate in the fourth annual games for adults age 55 and older…
Spa City's new station plans to open in March
The new station will be three times the size of the old one. It will include a newstand, coffee, kiosk, gift shop and children's play area. There will be rotating artists and exhibits, and the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce will host an…
Interview with Samantha Bosshart
Samantha Bosshart talks about her experience preserving the history of Saratoga Springs.
Floral Fete circa 1900
Floral Fete from Circa 1900, a bicycle event in Saratoga Springs related to flowers.
Farrington Family on Decorated Bicycles
"Ed Farrington and his family on Circular St.. He was the owner of the Billiard Parlor and Bike Shop in Saratoga Springs." It was probably part of the Floral Fete.
Esta es mi manera de vivir en el Track/This is my way of life at the Track
No importan las incomodidades, sufrimientos que pueda pasar, Pienso en la familia que dejé y en poder demostrarles a todos que hacemos todo lo posible por salir adelante. Vale la pena!!! No importa el sacrificio que me represente, con tal de dar a…
No tengo tiempo, pero me doy mi tiempo para desayunar/I don’t have time, but I take time to eat breakfast
Sin importar lo que la patrona me pueda decir, sólo soy yo el que tiene hambre. Dejando un poquito atrás todo mi trabajo, sé que con esto logro relajarme, tomar fuerza y seguir adelante.
It doesn’t matter what my boss might say. I’m the one who’s…
It doesn’t matter what my boss might say. I’m the one who’s…
Fuerza y Lucha/Strength and Struggle
El tiempo nos muestra cómo luchar por una mejor calidad de vida, manos trabajadoras ¡Fuertes y Maltratadas! Que también saben acariciar y ser capaces de mostrar el valor de seguir una lucha día a día para lograr sus metas y sueños que no son fáciles…
Recuerdos de la Ausencia/Memories of Absence
Siempre que recorro mi camino miro que todo cambia, el tiempo no perdona, aún hay ausencias de las sonrisas, de los abrazos de las lágrimas de los seres que ya no están; solo los recuerdos quedan en mi mente y en mi corazón.
Whenever I look back…
Whenever I look back…
Interview with Ken Klotz
This is an oral history of Ken Klotz for the Saratoga Springs Memory Project. Ken is a former faculty member of Skidmore College, Ex-Mayor of Saratoga Springs, Former Finance Commissioner, and Former Chair of the Saratoga Democratic Committee. In…
Interview with George Demers
George Demers is a longtime Saratoga resident with a relationship that dates back to the origins of Beakman Street. George discusses a unique perspective on Saratoga's art culture, or the lack thereof.
Touring on the Trolley
Hour of Saratoga sightseeing only costs $1 and is popular with the tourists
Several parking changes this year
With track season, parking is challenging. Mayor Lenz hopes to open the bottom level of the Church Street parking deck by the first week in August.
Better Housing Demanded of Council
The Saratoga Springs City Council last night was confronted for the first time by a group demanding that the council live up to its responsibility to Negros and poor people by providing better housing.
Interview with Beverly Mastrianni
This is an interview with Beverly Mastrianni for the Skidmore Saratoga memory Project. Mastrianni is an alumna of Skidmore College, arts advocate, and artist in Saratoga Springs. She chronicles her work with the community and in the studio in this…
Harry T. Burleigh
Photograph of Harry T. Burleigh, March 1917, with handwritten name and date, and "Mishkin Studios" stamped on the photograph.
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PH Coll 663.4
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Spa City to improve walkability
The city is taking steps to improve conditions to walk, bike or travel around via alternative transportation. Those efforts have been recognized with some national attention.
Map Showing Sections of the Map of the Assessment Map of Outside District of the City of Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
Samuel J. Mott's map of the newly-promoted City of Saratoga Springs highlights the two principal tax assessment areas, the inside and outside districts. These districts echoe the dividing line between the village and town of Saratoga Springs,…
