23-646: The Saratoga Automobile Museum is located in the 2,379-acre (963 ha) Saratoga Spa State Park in Saratoga Springs, New York . Housed in a former water bottling plant built in 1935, the museum is chartered by the Board of Regents of the State of New York Department of Education as a 501(c) 3 not-for-profit institution and focuses on the impact of the automobile in the past, present and future in New York and
46-532: A massive tufa dome, which continues to fossilize leaves and other debris as it grows. The park hosts theater and other events. The Saratoga Performing Arts Center , located on the state park grounds, has been the summer home of the Philadelphia Orchestra and New York City Ballet since 1966. The SPAC Amphitheater is 110 feet (34 m) high, sits in a natural, curved bowl bordered by large pine trees. The amphitheater has seating for 5,100 and
69-452: A variety of recreational opportunities, some of which require small admission fees. Several pools are available at the park. The "Peerless Pool" is a complex of three pools, including a children's pool, water slides, and a zero depth entry Olympic-sized swimming pool. The "Victoria Pool" is a smaller pool located near the golf course and surrounded by covered arcades. It was built when the original park buildings were constructed. The bath house
92-404: Is an expansive space featuring 30+ foot ceilings, original tile walls and flooring, and the focal point of the gallery, 3 floor-to-ceiling palladian windows and observation walkway. This gallery is often used for public and private events and weddings. Also on the first floor is a small theater room. An art gallery showcases local and international artists and photographers. The second floor houses
115-671: Is land and 0.1 square mile (0.3 km ) (2.70%) is water. U.S. Route 4 and NY Route 22 diverge at the village. Whitehall village is the northern end of the Champlain Canal , which connects the Hudson River to Lake Champlain . As of the census of 2000, there were 2,667 people, 1,104 households, and 705 families residing in the village. The population density was 568.6 inhabitants per square mile (219.5/km ). There were 1,288 housing units at an average density of 274.6 per square mile (106.0/km ). The racial makeup of
138-416: Is rich in minerals and salts. Two of the most visited springs today are Geyser Island Spouter and Orenda Spring, along Geyser Creek. Geyser Island Spouter, which sends a narrow plume of water 10 to 15 feet (3 to 5 m) into the air, first emerged in the early 1900s. Since that time, it has deposited minerals that grow a tufa deposit at the rate of two inches (5 cm) per year. Orenda Spring has created
161-629: The Saratoga Campaign . The escaped murderer Jason Fairbanks was captured here in 1802 and returned to Dedham, Massachusetts to hang. During the War of 1812 , the village was a shipbuilding community, supplying vessels for naval battles on Lake Champlain. According to the United States Census Bureau , the village has a total area of 4.8 square miles (12.5 km ), of which 4.7 square miles (12.1 km )
184-543: The Saratoga Performing Arts Center . The area, part of which became the park, drew interest from Mohawk and Iroquois Native American tribes for its hunting and mineral springs. The Native American name for the area was Kayaderosseras . The first recorded use of the springs was by Sir William Johnson during the French and Indian War , who was brought to Saratoga to recover from wounds. In
207-408: The 1930s, Reconstruction Finance Corporation funds were used to develop bath houses, research facilities and a drink hall. The Saratoga Reservation was designed with graded walkways intended to help rehabilitate those with heart conditions. After World War II veterans were welcomed as part of their readjustment and Holocaust survivors began using the baths as part of their healing process. The spa
230-428: The 19th century, the area became much visited for its purported medicinal effects. Entrepreneurs dug wells and bottled the mineral water for sale and gas companies sold the carbonation to soda fountains. In 1907, the stage was set to protect the springs in a lawsuit Frank Hathorn vs. Dr. Strong's Sanitarium , which showed that pumping on one well decreased the flow of water in wells across the city. The court certified
253-776: The lawn can hold an additional 25,000 people. The park contains the Spa Little Theater, which hosts plays throughout the year. The Spa Little Theater is located on the north side of the park office. The park is also home to the National Museum of Dance and Hall of Fame , the Saratoga Automobile Museum , the Lincoln Mineral Baths and Spa, and the Gideon Putnam Resort & Spa. Saratoga Spa State Park offers
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#1732772322654276-552: The park is called Geyser Creek, Saratoga Springs area does not feature actual geysers. In Geysers, water is forced from underground by heat related to seismic activity. Instead, Saratoga's "spouters" spring up due to the pressure of pockets of carbonic gas trapped beneath deep layers of shale. The famous mineral springs arise from fissures in the Saratoga Fault, which runs 65 miles (105 km) from Whitehall to Albany . The carbonated water that vents in springs and geysers
299-583: The park. The park hosts ice skating in the winter and interpretive programs throughout the year. It also hosts the annual New York State Section 2 Cross Country Championships. Whitehall (village), New York Whitehall is a village located in the town of Whitehall in Washington County, New York , United States. It is part of the Glens Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area . The village population
322-522: The relationship between wells and when Dr. Strong stopped pumping, the flow of water in Mr. Hathorn's well resumed its natural flow. In 1908, as the springs were being depleted, the New York Assembly passed an injunction against pumping water; however the injunction was ignored. In 1909, governor Charles Evans Hughes signed into law a bill that made the springs of Saratoga a state reservation. In
345-757: The two permanent exhibits overlooking the first floor, Racing in New York and East of Detroit , plus the New York State Stock Car Association Hall of Fame . Saratoga Spa State Park Saratoga Spa State Park is a 2,379-acre (9.63 km ) state park located in Saratoga County , New York in the United States. The park is in the City of Saratoga Springs , near US 9 and NY 50 . The grounds contain mineral springs , classical bath and spa houses, and
368-557: The village was 98.13% White , 0.22% Black or African American , 0.19% Native American , 0.07% Asian , 0.82% from other races , and 0.56% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.65% of the population. There were 1,104 households, out of which 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.9% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.1% were non-families. 31.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.9% had someone living alone who
391-643: The wider world. The Museum is also a member of the American Alliance of Museums (AAM). After a full renovation, the Saratoga Automobile Museum was chartered in 1999 and officially opened to the public in June ;2002 (22 years ago) ( 2002-06 ) . It can display approximately thirty vehicles between three galleries on two floors. The ground floor displays rotating featured exhibits between two galleries. Gallery A
414-552: Was 2,614 in 2010. The village of Whitehall is located at the point where the Vermont border connects to the southern end of Lake Champlain . The village was founded in 1759 as "Skenesborough" by Major Philip Skene , who built the barracks at Crown Point under Gen. Jeffrey Amherst . He sold out his commission in the British army to establish the community and the many associated enterprises he planned and later carried out. It
437-452: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 3.01. In the village, the population was spread out, with 25.9% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 17.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.9 males. The median income for
460-407: Was named a state park in 1962. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1987, for its natural and architectural features, and for its role as the subject of early conservation measures. In 2007, it was confirmed by state officials that the reportedly "pure" mineral water used in the public baths at the state park was actually mixed with tap water from a nearby source. Though the creek in
483-479: Was on the north end and the golf house was on the south end. Today the former golf house has been converted to a restaurant. The park also has tennis courts, two golf courses, picnic areas, horseshoe pits, softball fields, and volleyball courts. Several picnic pavilions are equipped with electricity and all have nearby restrooms. A stretch of Geyser Creek is located in the park and offers opportunities for fishing. Trails for hiking and snowshoeing are also found within
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#1732772322654506-458: Was the first settlement at Lake Champlain and became an important trade center. It was on one of two routes between English and French colonies. On May 9, 1775, Lieutenant Samuel Herrick, leading as an advance party for Benedict Arnold 's and Ethan Allen 's attack on Fort Ticonderoga , surprised Major Skene and his small garrison. While he intended to use Skene's boats to ferry men across the lake, his party did not arrive in time. Skene's schooner
529-614: Was used later to capture St. John's . In 1776, General Philip Schuyler built a small fleet of ships here. They were used by Benedict Arnold in the Battle of Valcour Island in October. The event led to Whitehall's modern-day claim to be the birthplace of the United States Navy . The surviving vessels returned to be destroyed to prevent their capture. General John Burgoyne led his forces southward through this area during
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