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1967 Annual Report
An annual report outlining the 1967 year for the Center
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…
Senior Citizens Project
A newspaper clipping of Mrs. Arthur Vokes during her directorship at the Senior Center. In this image, Mrs. Vokes is sharing a project made at the center.
Needle Point
A photograph of three women doing needle point at the center
Getting Ready for Fundays
A newspaper clipping showing Allice Fay and Lillian Williams, two Senior Center members, painting ceramics at the Center to be showcased at the "Fundays" Fair on August 22 and 23.
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]
Outer Area Zoning Map and Core Area Zoning Map
A zoning map of Saratoga Springs' core and outer areas.
My Father's Shoes
These are a pair of shoes given to me by my father. Years ago when he was looking through his old things he stumbled upon these. These shoes were acquired by him when he was about 18 making them at least 40 years old. My dad got these shoes from his…
[Groundbreaking of the 5 Williams Street Center]
A selection of photographs and newspaper article clippings in the Center's collections related to breaking ground on the new center.
Then and Now
A side-by-side of 162 Circular and 5 Williams
In a Dancing Mood
A newpaper clipping showing two seniors, Agnes Roman Czuk and Victor Szumachowski, people dancing in Ballston Spa
[Intergenerational support for seniors]
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.
SCCSS Sign
A photograph of a man standing with the sign outside the center
Seniors kick up their heels
An article about seniors' fitness and participation in a cabaret show.
Gass Signs Budget
A photo of Robert Gass signing a United Way budget
Valentine's Party
A photograph from a Valentine's Day party at the Center
Roosevelt Bathhouse and Spa in Saratoga Springs
"Part of the New York owned Saratoga Spa Reservation which makes available to the pulbic the unusual health-giving qualities of the mineral water which Saratoga Springs is so famous for." (Brookside Museum Description)
Local senior services in demand
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,…
Dublin Historical Marker
Historical Marker talking about the Dublin Neighborhood in western Saratoga Springs, explaining how Irish immigrants were drawn to the county in the early 19th century by Hotel and Railroad work and thus created an ethnic enclave in the city
Solomon Northup Marker
Historical marker commemorating Solomon Northup, an African American man who was taken captive and became a slave.
Photograph by Howard C. Ohlhous, October 10, 2011
Photograph by Howard C. Ohlhous, October 10, 2011
Interview with Travis Roe Raymond, '08
Roe Raymond, '08, majored in religious studies, is from central New Jersey. He remembers the first night on campus as having some returning students come to Jonsson Tower and invite first years to join them at an event. That welcome helped break…
Letter to NyS Development Authority
Letter from Margie H. Van Meter asking the NyS Development Authority to survey employees who live in Saratoga County about their commuting preferences.
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…
Geyser Crest plan OK subject to new rec area
The Saratoga Springs Planning Board approved a 65-home development in Geyser Crest subject to Clifford Kolakowski, developer, increasing the size of a recreational area to meet new subdivision requirements.
Spa City to Get Extra Gas for Emergency Vehicles
Mayor Raymond Watkin reported last night that he has made what he feels to be his first major breakthrough in an effort to solve the critical gasoline shortage although it concerns only 'emergency-type' vehicles.
No place to go: The homeless of Saratoga Springs
Saratoga Springs might not be as large as some major cities but there is still a large homeless population.
Out in the cold: Lack of low-cost housing keeps people on streets
In Saratoga Springs, the Queen of the Spas, a lack of low-income housing and no emergency shelters force people on to the streets.
City's poor live 'horror story existence
A total of 468 city households, including 1,189 men, women and children, depend on food stamps to supplement their income.
Saratoga is closer to pay-to-park plan
Five national companies Wednesday proposed installing and managing the first paid parking in the city since it was removed in the 1970s.