Broadway Historic District, Saratoga Springs

The Broadway Historic District is a distinguished area that reflects the city鈥檚 rich history and architectural diversity. Stretching along Broadway, the district has a dual character, with its southern section serving as the commercial core of the city and its northern section featuring grand Victorian residences. Many of these homes were built by wealthy visitors drawn to the area's famed mineral springs and horse racing scene.

Recognized for its historical significance, the Broadway Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. Over the years, the district鈥檚 boundaries have been expanded twice to include additional historically significant buildings, such as a church designed by Richard Upjohn.

Among its most notable contributing properties are the Adelphi Hotel, the Adirondack Trust Company Building, Bethesda Episcopal Church, City Hall, and the U.S. Post Office, which was later recognized as an individual listing on the National Register of Historic Places. Other structures, such as the Collamer Building (1884) with its Queen Anne gable and miniature turrets, further enrich the architectural landscape of the district.

North Broadway, the residential portion of the district, is home to impressive historic estates. Notable buildings include the Ellis House (1885鈥�86), a Romanesque Revival residence designed by Albany architect Albert Fuller, featuring a three-story engaged tower and widow鈥檚 walk. Another landmark is the President鈥檚 House at 670 North Broadway, a Colonial Revival mansion built between 1895 and 1900, which now serves as the residence of Skidmore College鈥檚 president.

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Sight Name: Broadway Historic District
Sight Location: Saratoga Springs, USA (See walking tours in Saratoga Springs)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Saratoga Springs, New York, is a city that wears its history well. The name Saratoga comes from the Mohawk word Sarachtogue, meaning 鈥減lace of swift water,鈥� and reflects the presence of mineral springs in the area. The Mohawk Indigenous peoples had long valued these springs before the arrival of Europeans.

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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.3 Km or 2.1 Miles

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Saratoga Springs, New York, has a rich architectural heritage that reflects its past as a hub for tourism, horse racing, and health retreats. The Broadway Historic District is the heart of the city, featuring 19th- and early 20th-century buildings that house shops, restaurants, and grand hotels. One of these landmarks is the Adelphi Hotel, a luxurious 1877 structure that still exudes Gilded Age... view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.6 Km or 1.6 Miles

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