P 129 .S3 Souvenir Views OF ♦ ♦ aratoga.. Published by L. H. NELSON COMPANY PORTLAND, MAINE Publishers of Ne'son's International Series of Souvenir Fooks Copyright. 1905, by L. H. Nelson Company. Fourth Edition. SARATOGA "7^ HE village whose fame is known throughout the world— the city of wonderful water, of great political ^ conventions, of horse-racing par excellence — traces it popularity back to the redman's time. Here the aged warrior came to renew his youth with rejuvenating waters, and here to-day thousands upon thou- ^ sands of the sick are brought back to health — to sound, refreshing sleep — to physical robustness. Its altitude — its numerous surrounding mountain ranges — its bracing air— and, above all, its pure water, conspire to make .Saratoga probably the most delightful spot in all America. Fashion has found it out, and magnificent hotels and private villas adorn its broad avenues. It is impossible for photography to do Saratoga half justice; the trees are too many — too grand in growth — the restful shadows too deep for even the alert sensitiveness of the camera to penetrate. Thus many an exquisite vista appealing to the naked eye cannot be faithfully photographed. In later years Saratoga has become a great horse-racing center— its excellent track and superb equipment being patronized by the most famous American trotters. The race cour.se is slightly more than a mile from Broadway, on Union Avenue, and here during the racing season may be seen the finest possible representation of the wealth and fashion of the country. Another point of much interest and exceeding beauty is Saratoga Lake — situated about four miles from the village, and the drive thereto on a pleasant summer morning presents a scene of brilliancy and gayety seldom equaled. Then, again, Mt. McGregor, while unfolding a far-extending view that is invigoration itself, has also an historic interest which arouses the spirit of every true American. For it was in a little cottage on Mt. McGregor that General Grant finally succumbed to the ravages of disease. And here one may yet see the very room in which he died — this great victorious general of the Civil War. The beautiful country which adjoins Saratoga on every hand affords most fascinating and varied walks and drives; and as for theaters and indoor attractions, they are many and varied. But, after all, the great attraction at Saratoga is the springs — and the people who come to drink these medicinal waters. Most remarkable of all is the great difference in the chemical composition of these waters. Springs within a stone's throw of one another show a very different analysis. So much so that it is wise to take a physician s advice before drinking indiscriminately. So many things conspire to make this spot sanitarily perfect that "Saratoga" has become a synonym for " Health." And perfect health means perfect happiness. If you want a sound mind, a clear brain, a strong heart, a vigorous body, then pass a portion of each year at Saratoga. CONVENTION HALL Few cities can offer equal facilities for the accoinmodatinn (if conventions or other large deliberative bodies. over live thousand iieojile and its caiiacity can be increased to seven thousand without especial i iifortably aEYSER SPRING PARK A most attractive bit of natural scenery. CONGRESS SPRINc; PARK lid pupular resort in Saratoga. Is visited by tliousands aiinually. ST. PETERS CHUKCH St.^Peter's is one ot the most prosiierous Roman Catholic parishes in eastern N<*w York. A YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION Nil Y. M. I' A. in till' Hudson Vnlley is hettrr limiseil m- more liberally sitpimi ti'il tluiii that of Saratofja MASONIC TEMPLE GRAND UNION HOTEL, HROADWAY FACADE SAltATIKiA RACK TRACK One «t Mil- celebrated race-tracks of the world. OSTRICH I)RIVIN( RESIDENCE OF WILLIAM B. i:A(;E One of Saratoga's many beautiful homes LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 014 224 402 % })