SARATOGA SPRINGS' HISTORIC DISTRICT
In 1977 the City of Saratoga Springs adopted an historic review ordinance aimed at protecting the City's rich historic architecture and neighborhoods from insensitive rehabilitation, unnecessary demolition and inappropriate new construction. The ordinance calls for...
TAX INCENTIVES FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION
There are several tax incentives that you may qualify for if you improve your historic property. New York State Rehabilitation Tax Credit for Homeowners The New York State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) in the Division for Historic Preservation, Office of Parks,...
Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation Distributing Signs
The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation (SSPF) is distributing lawn signs with the message “Save Our City’s Historic Buildings.” The signs urge people to support the various activities of the Foundation to preserve the rich architectural heritage of Saratoga...
Preserving Old Windows
Windows serve as more than functional components of a building that provide light, ventilation and view. Windows are a character- defining detail of an historic building. Windows are also one of the most important aspects of a building’s material fabric and historic...
Stop the Demolition 23 Greenfield – Historic Home in Saratoga Springs
STOP DEMOLITIONS! 23 Greenfield 23 Greenfield Ave. Photo shows steps taken to prepare for demolition. Update: On July 7, 2009 the City Council passed by a unanimous vote the temporary demolition moratorium. May is National Preservation Month with a theme of This...
Saratoga Springs Foundation Opposes Demolition of Historic Winans-Crippen House on Franklin Street
The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation has announced that it would oppose a proposal by Florida and Saratoga Springs resident Joseph Boff to demolish the historic Winans-Crippen House on Franklin Street in Saratoga Springs and replace it with a vacant lot. Mr....