ouvenip iM^^MWi ■fX. UVEMD VIEW Til® Iiacoimparalbl® Ciity Publishedl l>y L. Copyriglit, W(I7, 1908, by L. II. Nelson Co. COMPAMY - P®rftlairad!, Maiiis® 3Stli Thousand SARATOGA ^■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- g) 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 vSaratoga 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 vjsta 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 course 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.evfery hand affords most fascinating and varied walks and drives; and as for theaters and indoor attractions, they ar^'tnany 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 physicians 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. BROADWAY LOOKING NORTH FROM UNITED STATES HOTEL GRAND UNION HOTEL CONVENTION HALL Few cities can offer equal facilities for the accommodation of conventions or other large deliberative bodies. The famous Convention Hall will seat comfortably over fave thousand people and its capacity can be increased to seven thousand without especial inconvenience. A YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. No Y. M. C. A. in the Hudson Valley is better housed or more hberally supported than that of Sa Hiiiiiiiiil MASONIC TEMPLE CONGRESS SPRING PARK A famous and popular resort in Saratoga. Is visited by thousands annually. "iStf ^ '^^^^^^spsffi^'i^Mi^wiiilp SARATOGA RACE TRACK One of the celebrated race-tracks of the world. THE CARLSBAD, FRANKLIN SQUARE GEYSER SPRING PARK t attractive bit of natural scenery. CHAUNCEY ALCOTT'S HOME ST. PETER'S CHURCH prosperous Roman Catholic f FOUNTAIN IN CANFIELD'S PARK STATUES AND SUN DIAL IN CANFIELD'S PARK i ■m*^ L.^- ><■. '^Y APR 29 1908 RESIDENCE OF WILLIAM B. GAGE One of Saratoga's many beautiful homes. LIBRfiRY OF CONGRESS „ iiinHllllllillllilllllllMlii 014 224 433