Saratoga Springs in Saratoga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
“The Gut” or “The Valley”
(Circa 1920-1960)
Photographed by Terry Ashmore, October 6, 2023
1. “The Gut” or “The Valley” Marker
Erected 2009 by The Citizens and City of Saratoga Springs.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.
Location. 43° 4.832′ N, 73° 47.045′ W. Marker is in Saratoga Springs, New York, in Saratoga County. It is at the intersection of Phila Street and Putnam Street, on the left when traveling east on Phila Street. Sign is on NE corner. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Saratoga Springs NY 12866, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York, in the Capital District, and in the Albany Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America, the Great North Woods, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: M.C. Illions Carousel (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Italian Renaissance Gardens (about 600 feet away); Wentworth Rollins (about 600 feet away); New York State County Highway Superintendents Association (about 600 feet away); Horse Racing (about 700 feet away); Mineral Springs (about 700 feet away); The 77th Regiment, New York Volunteers (about 800 feet away); Congress Park (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Saratoga Springs.
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, June 23, 2019
2. “The Gut” or “The Valley” Marker
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, June 23, 2019
3. Looking back down Phila Street towards marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 23, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 969 times since then and 68 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 1, 2024, by Terry Quattrociocch1 of Gardner, Massachusetts. 2, 3. submitted on June 23, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
