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Founded in 1977, the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation advocates for the preservation of the architectural, cultural, and landscaped heritage of Saratoga Springs.

06/03/2026

Summer Sunday Strolls are on the way!

In "Wealth & Wellness: Franklin Square," Carrie Woerner, NYS Assemblywoman and former SSPF Executive Director, will lead a tour through the architecturally rich historic Franklin Square area. The neighborhood is characterized by beautiful Greek Revival houses, which became occupied by wealthy part-time and full-time residents of the city as the population began to grow. As you walk through Saratoga’s oldest residential neighborhood, Carrie will share architectural insights and point out one of the city’s oldest remaining residences.

The tour meets at the NW corner of Division Street and Railroad Place and is sponsored by Olde Bryan Inn.

Sunday Strolls last approximately 90 minutes and require walking and standing on varied terrain. Tours are limited to 30 participants. The cost per tour is $15 for SSPF members and $20 for non-members. Foundation members with stroll passes can contact the Foundation’s office to book their Sunday Summer Stroll before the date they choose. ⁠
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Tickets available on our website:

https://www.saratogapreservation.org/calendar/sunday-strolls/

05/29/2026

Happy Fun Fact Friday! Did you know the Foundation is leading two walking tours of Saratoga Race Course during Belmont Weekend? Two stops on the tour are Horse Haven and the Grandstand – read on to learn a bit about both!

The first organized horse race held in Saratoga took place in 1847 at the Saratoga Trotting Course, present-day Horse Haven. It continued to be used for harness racing for 16 years until August 1863, when it hosted its first thoroughbred meet. The race attracted 15,000 people and was a huge success, but it was clear the old trotter track was too small and tight for thoroughbreds. Horse Haven was repurposed, being used by horse trainers and jockeys as an informal exercise course. The stables at Horse Haven continue to be used to board horses, as its shady, forested atmosphere is ideal for relaxing the thoroughbreds.

After the success of the 1863 race, casino operator and former Congressman John Morrissey brought together some recognizable names – Travers, Vanderbilt, and Marvin, among others – to form a new jockey club, the “Saratoga Association,” and purchase additional acreage to construct a new race course. The new mile-long course and 200-foot-long Carpenter Gothic Grandstand opened in 1864. It was built entirely out of wood with shamrock shaped cutouts on its roof - a nod to Morrissey’s Irish heritage. A new Grandstand designed by architect Herbert Landford Warren was opened in 1892 during the ownership of former brothel and gambling-house operator Gottfried Walbaum. Warren’s design expanded the structure to 418 feet long, seating 5,000 fans. The slate roof with pyramidical turrets seen today are of the Queen Anne style and may have been inspired by the double decked grandstand at South End Grounds in Boston, which hosted professional baseball. The 1892 Saratoga Grandstand is not only the oldest stand used in thoroughbred racing, but it is the oldest continuously operated stand by any professional sport.

To learn more about Saratoga Race Course and its history, join us at 9:30AM on June 5 and 7 for our Belmont Weekend walking tours! To learn more and purchase tickets, visit our website:

https://www.saratogapreservation.org/calendar/special-programs/

05/27/2026

Join the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation for this year's exclusive tours of the Saratoga Race Course in celebration of the final running of the Belmont Stakes in Saratoga!

The two walking tours are scheduled for Friday, June 5 and Sunday, June 7, both at 9:30AM. You will tour the historic Saratoga Race Course with Foundation Executive Director, Samantha Bosshart, where you will not only be able to see the public sides of the track – the Grandstand, the Clubhouse and the Oklahoma Training Track – but will also have the rare opportunity to see the original 1847 Race Course and Horse Haven.

Tickets are $35 for Members and $45 for Non-Members.

Don't delay - space is limited and both tours are likely to sell out in advance! Learn more and purchase tickets here:

https://www.saratogapreservation.org/calendar/special-programs/

05/22/2026

Happy Fun Fact Friday! Have you ever considered that the professions of homeowners are as diverse as the homes in Saratoga Springs? One home had had a series of homeowners who worked in unique business sectors – from textiles to candy - 29 Fifth Avenue

The house at 29 Fifth Avenue was built c. 1914 by Lena and Alfred Clark. It was constructed in the Craftsman Bungalow style, which was popular from 1905 to 1930. Alfred Clark worked at the Clark Textile Company,[SB1.1] which was run by his father Joseph Clark. Clark served as treasurer of the company starting in 1919, and in 1920, Joseph Clark conveyed the company to Alfred and his brother Robert. Clark lived at 29 Fifth Avenue with his wife Lena and his daughter Ellen until 1921.

In 1921, the Clarks sold 29 Fifth Avenue to James and Elizabeth Northrup. James Northrup was a businessman who primarily worked in the hotel and auto sectors. Northrup passed in October of 1923 at the age of 50 from an illness, and his wife Elizabeth continued living at the home until 1924. In 1925, Elizabeth Northrup sold the property to Edwin and Catherine Ward. The Wards were wholesale confectioners, distributing candy and other sweets to local shops. In 1931, The Wards defaulted on their mortgage and 29 Fifth Avenue was put up for sale in a public auction.

Edward W**d purchased the property at auction for $11,700 that same year. W**d worked at the G.F Harvey Company, a Saratoga Springs based pharmaceutical business. After serving as the companies Vice President and secretary, W**d became President in 1939. In 1940, W**d conveyed the property to his wife Miriam and died soon after in either 1941 or 1942. Miriam W**d lived at the house until her death in 1961, and the executors of her will sold 29 Fifth Avenue to Richard and Mary Lou Mullaney. Richard Mullaney, a lawyer, served as City Court Judge from 1971 to 1973, and later was counsel for the Saratoga Springs Urban Renewal Agency in 1979. His wife, Mary Lou, was employed as a clerk by the Saratoga Springs City School District for 20 years. In 2004, the property was conveyed to Charles Hayward and Elizabeth Senior. The current owners of 29 Fifth Avenue purchased the property in 2023.

05/15/2026

Happy Fun Fact Friday! Did you know that the house at 695 North Broadway has a connection to National Historic Landmark Ulysses S. Grant Cottage?

The two and a half-story Italianate style house at 695 North Broadway was built in 1868 by merchant James Wright and his wife, Sarah. Wright owned 695 North Broadway until 1879, when he was involved in a financial scandal that forced him to flee the city.

In May of 1879, the property was conveyed to Joseph Drexel – a wealthy American banker and philanthropist. Drexel was originally from Philadelphia but became well known for his charitable efforts in New York. Drexel was a patron of the humanities, regularly donating money, art, and books from his collection to museums and universities. Drexel’s progressive views inspired him to purchase a farm outside New York City where he housed unemployed individuals and educated them about agriculture. Locally, Drexel was known for buying Mt. McGregor in 1881 and building the Hotel Balmoral in 1883 on top of the mountain.

At the time of purchase, a cottage sat where the hotel would be built. In 1883, Drexel moved it from the peak to a spot just below the original location. In 1885, he bought the cottage to use as another summer house. At that time, former President Ulysses S. Grant was destitute from a failed investment and dying of throat cancer. Drexel offered Grant a quiet place to write his memoirs, the cottage he had moved. Grant spent the last six weeks of his life there, finishing his memoirs on July 19 only to pass away four days later. His memoirs were successful, providing income for his family after his passing.

Drexel died in 1888 and Mt. McGregor and 695 North Broadway passed to other owners. The cottage has been maintained as a historic site since 1890 and opened for the 2026 season on May 2 – we encourage you to join them for a tour or event this summer!

695 North Broadway has remained a single-family home, with the most recent owners acquiring it in 2018. 695 North Broadway was also the location of the Foundation’s 2025 Porch Party. The sold-out 2026 Porch Party will take place on Thursday, June 11 at 42 Circular Street.

05/14/2026

Don't forget to enter the sweepstakes for the chance to win General Admission tickets to the final Belmont Stakes Racing Festival in Saratoga Springs!

There are five sets of four tickets for each day of the Belmont Stakes, Wednesday, June 3 - Sunday, June 7, each paired with an item from a local business. Items include a gift set from Silverwood Home & Gallery, a gift set and gift card from Putnam Market, and gift cards from Impressions of Saratoga, Violet's of Saratoga, and PDT Maison.

All funds raised support the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation’s mission to preserve and enhance our architectural, cultural, and landscaped heritage. Visit our RallyUp page for complete rules and to enter.:

https://go.rallyup.com/sspfbelmont
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No purchase, donation, or payment necessary. Fundraiser ends 11:59PM 5/17/26. Drawing is 12:00PM 5/25/26

05/13/2026

Join the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation on Monday, May 18, for a Landscape Cleanup Day at the Spirit of Life in Congress Park from 3:00PM - 6:00PM.

Volunteers will primarily be tasked with weeding and spreading mulch. The Foundation will have some gloves and tools, but you are encouraged to bring your own and dress accordingly - there's dirt out there!

We are grateful to be joined by the Saratoga Leadership Alumni for this year's Landscape Cleanup Day.

The Foundation organizes volunteers every year to maintain the landscape of the Spirit of Life and Spencer Trask Memorial to ensure it looks beautiful for residents and visitors alike. Since 2019 Foundation volunteers have donated nearly 600 hours.

Please let us know if you can join us!

https://tinyurl.com/yc235cv3

05/11/2026

Enter for the chance to win General Admission tickets to the final Belmont Stakes Racing Festival in Saratoga Springs - a set of four tickets for each day of the Belmont Stakes, Wednesday, June 3 - Sunday, June 7, is paired with an item from a local business. Items include a gift set from , a gift set and gift card from , and gift cards from , , and

All funds raised support the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation’s mission to preserve and enhance our architectural, cultural, and landscaped heritage. Visit the link below for complete rules and to enter:

https://go.rallyup.com/sspfbelmont

No purchase, donation, or payment necessary. Fundraiser ends 11:59PM 5/17/26 Drawing is 12:00PM 5/25/26

05/09/2026

Happy Historic Homes Tour Day!

After months of work, our favorite day of the year has arrived, and we can't wait to see you out and about on the East Side.

If you ordered your tickets after 12PM on Wednesday, April 29 - or you waited until today to decide to join us - ticket pick-up and sales will be at the Foundation's offices at 112 Spring Street from 10AM - 3PM.

While interior photos of the homes is not permitted, we encourage you to take exterior photos along the way and tag us in them. Let us know what you loved the most!

Address

112 Spring Street, Ste 203
Saratoga Springs, NY
12866

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Website

http://www.saratogapreservation.org/, https://www.saratogapreservation.org/calendar/historic-homes-tour/

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