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

Health

A Walk Back In Time

Photographed By Steve Stoessel, February 18, 2023

1. Health Marker

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Health. , A Walk Back In Time. , Our city slogan is"Health, History, and Horses" and Health has always been number one. In the early years of the 1800's Saratoga Springs gained acceptance as a health resort because of its world class mineral waters that first came to the surface at the High Rock Spring. First visited by the Mohawk, the High Rock Spring provided water with many naturally occurring minerals and trace elements that enhanced the health of those early visitors., Quick Facts , - The waters of Saratoga Springs are rich in calcium, and magnesium carbonates. , - Trace amounts of iron, iodine, zinc, magnesium, lithium, copper, cobalt, and potassium are found in the waters, , - Saratoga mineral water was shipped in green or brown glass bottles with embossed lettering to name the mineral spring as well as its origin, Saratoga Springs, A rule set forth by Gideon Putman in 1811 said that the waters would always be free at the spring. In order for the owners of the mineral springs to make money the waters could be bottled and mineral baths were offered. The bottled Saratoga water shipped all over the country and was marketed even as far away as China., In the early 1800's many Americans embraced a "work ethic" that made it impossible to say they wanted to go on vacation. The wealthy instead could say they needed to rejuvenate themselves from their hard work and came toSaratoga Springs for their health. In the morning most summer visitors would come from their hotels and proceed to one of the many mineral springs to consume the water. Visitors waited in line at the springs as "dipper boys and girls", working only for tips, served the water. Doctors provided visitors with "prescriptions" to follow while visiting the city to guide them as they tried to enhance their health., For more information, please visit the following links: , Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center , Saratoga Springs History Museum , Saratoga Springs Downtown Business Assoc. , Saratoga Convention and Tourism , Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce

Our city slogan is"Health, History, and Horses" and Health has always been number one. In the early years of the 1800's Saratoga Springs gained acceptance as a health resort because of its world class mineral waters that first came to the surface at the High Rock Spring. First visited by the Mohawk, the High Rock Spring provided water with many naturally occurring minerals and trace elements that enhanced the health of those early visitors.

Quick Facts
- The waters of Saratoga Springs are rich in calcium, and magnesium carbonates.
- Trace amounts of iron, iodine, zinc, magnesium, lithium, copper, cobalt, and potassium are found in the waters,
- Saratoga mineral water was shipped in green or brown glass bottles with embossed lettering to name the mineral spring as well as its origin, Saratoga Springs

A rule set forth by Gideon Putman in 1811 said that the waters would always be free at the spring. In order for the owners of the mineral springs to make money the waters could be bottled and mineral baths were offered. The bottled Saratoga water shipped all over the country and was marketed even as far away as China.

In the early 1800's many Americans embraced a "work ethic" that made it impossible to say they wanted to go on vacation. The wealthy instead could say they needed to

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rejuvenate themselves from their hard work and came toSaratoga Springs for their health. In the morning most summer visitors would come from their hotels and proceed to one of the many mineral springs to consume the water. Visitors waited in line at the springs as "dipper boys and girls", working only for tips, served the water. Doctors provided visitors with "prescriptions" to follow while visiting the city to guide them as they tried to enhance their health.

For more information, please visit the following links:
Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center
Saratoga Springs History Museum
Saratoga Springs Downtown Business Assoc.
Saratoga Convention & Tourism
Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1811.

Location. 43° 4.986′ N, 73° 47.083′ W. Marker is in Saratoga Springs, New York, in Saratoga County. Marker is at the intersection of Broadway and Lake Avenue (New York State Route 29), on the right when traveling north on Broadway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 470 Broadway, Saratoga Springs NY 12866, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Standard Time (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mineral Springs (about 300 feet away); Horse Racing (about 300 feet

Photographed By Steve Stoessel, February 18, 2023

2. Health Marker

away); “The D&H” (about 500 feet away); New York State County Highway Superintendents Association (about 500 feet away); “The Gut” or “The Valley” (approx. 0.2 miles away); Franklin Square (approx. 0.2 miles away); Pine Grove (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Saratoga Springs.

Also see . . .
1. Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center. (Submitted on February 18, 2023, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)
2. Saratoga Springs History Museum. (Submitted on February 18, 2023, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)
3. Saratoga Springs Downtown Business Assoc. (Submitted on February 18, 2023, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)
4. Saratoga Springs Convention and Tourism Bureau. (Submitted on February 18, 2023, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)
5. Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce. (Submitted on February 18, 2023, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 18, 2023, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 58 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 18, 2023, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.