SARATOGA (Indian Saraghoga) signifies "the place of the herrings," which formerly passed up the Hudson into Saratoga Lake. In 1767 "the great medicine spring" of the red man, the High Rock Spring, was visited for the first time by white man. This was Sir WILLIAM JoHNsToN, Bart., carried on the shoulders of his devoted Indians.
General Schuyler, who also cut a road through the forest from Schuylerville to the High Rock. In 1787 the first house was built, and in 1803 GIDEON PutNAm opened a hotel—"The Union." As the village grew and other springs were discovered, the waters gradually passed from the exclusive use as medicine to subserve the ends of recreation and fashion. The resident population now numbers 12,000, swelled during the summer months to 30,000 and more. The Springs, some thirty in number, possess as many different compositions and medical properties. They are cathartic, alterative, diuretic and, except by the healthy and moderate, should be taken under the direction of a physician. Beginning with White Sulphur Spring at the north end of the beautiful, verdant
valley, the location of these marvelous springs extends south through the Village to Geyser Lake. In beauty of nature and adornments Congress Spring Park excels all others.It affords its varied attractions day and evening at a moderate admission fee, and its concerts are frequented by thousands. The season proper lasts from June i5th to September 15th.
Along Broadway, and in the heart of the village, are arranged the luxurious and mammoth hotels with their comfortable verandas and magnificent courts. A double row of stately elms overhang the broad promenades and render Broadway a favorite arena alike to the throng of vehicles, the sprightly array of fashion and the ever increasing number of the sightseers.
North Broadway leads past many new and stylish residences to Woodlawn Park, the late summer home of A. T. STEWART.
National Avenue affords a charming drive to the Race Grounds and Saratoga Lake.
Snake Hill and White Sulphur Springs, toward the lower or southern end, form the principal landmarks, besides Moon's Lake House on the beautiful, wooded slope near the outlet. A pilgrimage to Mt. McGregor and the Drexel Cottage-where General Grant breathed his last—by way of the Saratoga & Mt. McGregor Railroad, with the southern spur of the Adirondacks to the left, belongs to the delightful and inexpensive excursions, of which Saratoga is ever the comfortable center. Lake Luzerne, one of the loveliest in the Adirondacks, may be visited from Saratoga either by a carriage drive or by the Adirondack Railway. The Battle of Saratoga was fought about fifteen miles southwest of the springs, at Bemis' Heights. A fine obelisk shaft erected at Schuylerville, N. Y.,
commemorates the battle, in which the English under Burgoyne were defeated by General Gates.
-From the introduction
Octavo oblong hardcover. 38pp (36 images) unpaginated. Red leatherette cover over boards. Gilt titles on front cover. Gilt page edges. Some marks and discoloration to boards. Tips rubbed/bumped as well as head and toe of spine. Binding is secure. Both front and rear hinges are started. Amazing decorating endpapers. A brief history of Sarasota from an unattributed author is the only text bar brief description of the plates. Interior is clean and bright and b&w photos of the Saratoga area (many building exteriors and public thoroughfares) are stunning. G.
SARATOGA (Indian Saraghoga) signifies "the place of the herrings," which formerly passed up the Hudson into Saratoga Lake. In 1767 "the great medicine spring" of the red man, the High Rock Spring, was visited for the first time by white man. This was Sir WILLIAM JoHNsToN, Bart., carried on the shoulders of his devoted Indians.
General Schuyler, who also cut a road through the forest from Schuylerville to the High Rock. In 1787 the first house was built, and in 1803 GIDEON PutNAm opened a hotel—"The Union." As the village grew and other springs were discovered, the waters gradually passed from the exclusive use as medicine to subserve the ends of recreation and fashion. The resident population now numbers 12,000, swelled during the summer months to 30,000 and more. The Springs, some thirty in number, possess as many different compositions and medical properties. They are cathartic, alterative, diuretic and, except by the healthy and moderate, should be taken under the direction of a physician. Beginning with White Sulphur Spring at the north end of the beautiful, verdant
valley, the location of these marvelous springs extends south through the Village to Geyser Lake. In beauty of nature and adornments Congress Spring Park excels all others.It affords its varied attractions day and evening at a moderate admission fee, and its concerts are frequented by thousands. The season proper lasts from June i5th to September 15th.
Along Broadway, and in the heart of the village, are arranged the luxurious and mammoth hotels with their comfortable verandas and magnificent courts. A double row of stately elms overhang the broad promenades and render Broadway a favorite arena alike to the throng of vehicles, the sprightly array of fashion and the ever increasing number of the sightseers.
North Broadway leads past many new and stylish residences to Woodlawn Park, the late summer home of A. T. STEWART.
National Avenue affords a charming drive to the Race Grounds and Saratoga Lake.
Snake Hill and White Sulphur Springs, toward the lower or southern end, form the principal landmarks, besides Moon's Lake House on the beautiful, wooded slope near the outlet. A pilgrimage to Mt. McGregor and the Drexel Cottage-where General Grant breathed his last—by way of the Saratoga & Mt. McGregor Railroad, with the southern spur of the Adirondacks to the left, belongs to the delightful and inexpensive excursions, of which Saratoga is ever the comfortable center. Lake Luzerne, one of the loveliest in the Adirondacks, may be visited from Saratoga either by a carriage drive or by the Adirondack Railway. The Battle of Saratoga was fought about fifteen miles southwest of the springs, at Bemis' Heights. A fine obelisk shaft erected at Schuylerville, N. Y.,
commemorates the battle, in which the English under Burgoyne were defeated by General Gates.
-From the introduction
Octavo oblong hardcover. 38pp (36 images) unpaginated. Red leatherette cover over boards. Gilt titles on front cover. Gilt page edges. Some marks and discoloration to boards. Tips rubbed/bumped as well as head and toe of spine. Binding is secure. Both front and rear hinges are started. Amazing decorating endpapers. A brief history of Sarasota from an unattributed author is the only text bar brief description of the plates. Interior is clean and bright and b&w photos of the Saratoga area (many building exteriors and public thoroughfares) are stunning. G.
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