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Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation

Saratoga Preservation Recognition Awards Call for Nominations

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2021_Preservation Recognition Awards_Nominations NeededDuring the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation’s Annual Meeting in September, the Foundation will recognize individuals and organizations who have invested significant time and money to undertake preservation projects in the past year.

The Preservation Recognition Awards celebrate the winners’ hard work and commitment to being good stewards of their property with members of the community and friends of the Foundation. [Read more…] about Saratoga Preservation Recognition Awards Call for Nominations

Saratoga’s Spencer Trask Memorial Being Restored After Vandalism

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The Saratoga Springs City Council has accepted a donation by the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation to make a repair to the architectural surround of the Spirit of Life and Spencer Trask Memorial in Congress Park, a National Historic Landmark. In 2019 a baluster of the surround was stolen. [Read more…] about Saratoga’s Spencer Trask Memorial Being Restored After Vandalism

SOLD OUT: Saratoga History Tours: Historic West Side & Mail-Order Houses

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Gideon Putnam Cemetery courtesy Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation

This event has been sold out and tickets are no longer available.

The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation will host their next Summer Sunday Stroll of Saratoga Springs on Sunday, July 4th, with a tour of the “Historic West Side.” [Read more…] about SOLD OUT: Saratoga History Tours: Historic West Side & Mail-Order Houses

Preservation Architecture Course For Professionals

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2021_Architecturally Speaking CE Course_GraphicThe Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation and the Preservation League of New York State have announced Architecturally Speaking for Professionals, a virtual continuing education class for real estate and design professionals, set for Friday, May 21st. [Read more…] about Preservation Architecture Course For Professionals

Saratoga Springs Historic Homes Tour on May 8 & 9

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687 North BroadwayThe Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation will host a Historic Homes Tour on Mother’s Day weekend, May 8th and 9th. This year’s event will provide an opportunity to see the interiors of several homes on North Broadway, including spaces that typically are not accessible during an in-person tour. [Read more…] about Saratoga Springs Historic Homes Tour on May 8 & 9