Saratoga Springs in Saratoga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

These Gates

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, March 29, 2019

1. These Gates Marker

Inscription. These gates were erected by citizens of Saratoga Springs in recognition of the work of Senator Edgar Truman Brackett, in conceiving the plan, drafting, and pressing to passage in the Legislature of the State of New York, the act creating the State Reservation Commission, Chapter 569 of the Laws of New York of 1909, by which are conserved to all the future the wonderful mineral springs here found

Erected by Citizens of Saratoga Springs.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1909.

Location. 43° 4.702′ N, 73° 47.139′ W. Marker is in Saratoga Springs, New York, in Saratoga County. It is at the intersection of Congress Street and Broadway, on the right when traveling east on Congress Street. 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 the North Atlantic Region,

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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Columbian Spring (within shouting distance of this marker); Congress Spring (within shouting distance of this marker); Votes For Women (within shouting distance of this marker); The 77th Regiment, New York Volunteers (within shouting distance of this marker); Solomon Northup (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Congress Park (within shouting distance of this marker); The Deer Park Spring (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); World War Memorial Pavillion (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Saratoga Springs.

Entrance to Congress Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, March 29, 2019

2. Entrance to Congress Park

Credits. This page was last revised on July 23, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 31, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 531 times since then and 9 times this year. Last updated on July 18, 2020, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 31, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.