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Historical Society of Saratoga Springs |
The Museum of the Historical Society of Saratoga Springs is located in a charming 1870 Italianate brick building. While the building was originally intended for gambling and elegant dining, the gambling was stopped by "reformers" in the first decade of the 20th century. Museum visitors can, however, walk through the High Stakes Room, which contains some original furnishings and gambling paraphernalia. The Museum also conducts scheduled tours through parts of the Casino, including the dining room with its vaulted, stained-glass ceiling, that are not ordinarily open to the public.
The collections include the George S. Bolster Photographic Collection, a photographic archive of over 375,000 images; thousands of historical documents; a significant costume and accessory collection; and thousands of objects from the grand hotels, spas, casinos, neighborhoods, and organizations that form the tapestry of Saratoga Springs history.
| Location | Saratoga Springs New York 12866 |
| Phone | 518 584-6920 |
| Fax | 518-581-1477 |
| historicalsociety@spa.net | |
| Website |
http://www.saratogahistory.org
The Society will collect, preserve and exhibit materials which document that history, cooperating and coordinating its activities with other appropriate institutions. The society must involve in its activities the community, the source of its strength and of its future. ● About Us ● History of Canfield Casino ● Join and Support ... |
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