Saratoga Springs in Saratoga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Hall of Springs
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, October 10, 2011
1. Hall of Springs Marker
The ceremony in which the cornerstone of the Hall of Springs was laid July 12, 1933, marked the beginning of the New Spa's development. Waters from the Geyser, Hathorn, and Coesa Springs were piped into the Hall of Springs for patrons to drink while they strolled or listened to live orchestral music. This building, which included a concert hall, a promenade, writing rooms, lounges, and a restaurant, became the jewel of the entire spa complex.
The statues located in front of the building were originally part of a representation of the four basic elements: earth, wind, water, and fire. the female figure on the left, represents earth, and the male figure represents water. Lack of funding prevented the completion of the statues of wind and fire, which were to be placed outside the Simon Baruch Laboratory building. Today, the Hall of Springs retains much of its former elegance and charm and serves as a restaurant for fine dining and catering
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Man-Made Features. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1931.
Location. 43° 3.324′ N, 73° 48.168′ W. Marker is in Saratoga Springs, New York, in Saratoga County. Marker can be reached from Gideon Putnam Road. The Hall of Springs is in Saratoga Spa State Park.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Saratoga State Seal Waters (approx. 0.2 miles away); Saving The Springs (approx. 0.3 miles away); Lincoln Bathhouse (approx. 0.9 miles away); Saratoga’s Spouting Springs (approx. one mile away); Saratoga County Spanish-American War Memorial (approx. 1.4 miles away); Saratoga Springs Civil War Memorial (approx. 1˝ miles away); Gideon Putnam Burying Grounds (approx. 1.7 miles away); The Deer Park Spring (approx. 1.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Saratoga Springs.
Also see . . . Saratoga Spa State Park. New York State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation website entry (Submitted on October 12, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York.)
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, October 10, 2011
2. Hall of Springs Marker
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, October 10, 2011
3. Hall of Springs
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, October 10, 2011
4. Hall of Springs & Reflecting Pool
The marker is to the right of the portico.
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, October 10, 2011
5. Hall of Springs Plaque
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, October 10, 2011
6. Hall of Springs
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, October 10, 2011
7. Inside the Hall of Springs
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, October 10, 2011
8. Hall of Springs Promenade
Credits. This page was last revised on November 22, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 11, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. This page has been viewed 1,150 times since then and 63 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 11, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on October 12, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
