1874: A Year Like No Other
As racing season nears and the crowds on Broadway grow, it is hard to imagine what the crowds of strollers would have been like in 1874, the only season that all four of the grand resort hotels on Broadway were open – Congress Hall, the Grand Central Hotel, the Grand...
Penny Candy in Paper Sacks: Mom & Pop Stores
The moment my friends and I were allowed to ride our bikes to the Stop-n-Go to go buy candy from the change we had saved was a moment of freedom. During the summer, we almost went daily to pick up gum, candy, and chocolate bars. Stop-n-Go, a small convenient store,...
Building the Foundation
Can you imagine our downtown with unattractive and vacant storefronts, empty upper floors, and few year-round restaurants and businesses? Can you imagine the beautiful building that is home to Universal Preservation Hall and its lively performances not existing? Can...
Time May Be Running Out to Take Advantage of Historic Tax Credits
Over the years, I have shared success stories about several large-scale preservation projects that would have not been possible without the combined 40% State and Federal Commercial Tax Rehabilitation Credits – the Adelphi Hotel, Algonquin, and Woodlawn Row Houses to...
Preservation Makes Dollars and Sense
The designation of local historic districts has always been controversial in Saratoga Springs. Julie Stokes, founding Executive Director of the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation, recalled Monday night. “It was contentious and the final meeting literally took...
2018 Preservation Recognition Awards
After 10 years with the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation, the Preservation Recognition Awards still remain my favorite event of the year because it provides the opportunity to recognize and thank those who invest in preserving in our community during National...