A lecture on Saratoga's Legendary Race Course will be held tonight at the Fasig-Tipton pavilion on East Avenue. I have seen Mr. Roberts speak on this issue before and he's a very knowledgable and engaging speaker.
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LECTURE TOMORROW NIGHT!
The Spa - Saratoga's Legendary Race Course
Wednesday, August 10 7pm
Humphrey S. Finney Sales Pavilion, Fasig-Tipton
250 East Avenue, Saratoga Springs
The third and final lecture in our Race Course Architecture series with speaker Paul Roberts will feature the history of the Saratoga Race Course. Mr. Roberts will present this lecture based on his new book of the same title. Mr. Roberts will discuss the Race Course, the nation's oldest surviving sports facility from its origins until today. He will explore in detail the historic architecture and important landscape features of the property and how 150 years of racing has changed the face of the track. In addition, he will discuss the important architectural features that remain which need care, attention, and preservation as NYRA moves into the future. Mr. Roberts will conduct a book signing after the lecture. Books will be available before and after the lecture for $22. Proceeds from books sales benefit the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation.
This lecture is co-sponsored by NYRA and Fasig-Tipton.
$10 SSPF members/$15 non-membersRegistration is preferred but not required. Call 518-587-5030 or email [email protected].
 The Race Course Architecture lecture series was sponsored by NYRA.
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Tours begin at 10:30am
$5 members/$8 non-members
Rain or shine
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Trackside: Racing in Saratoga
SE Corner of Nelson Ave & Union Ave
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A Very Good Year: Broadway in 1874
NW Corner of Congress St & Broadway
September 4
Wealth & Wellness: Franklin Square
NW Corner of Division St & Broadway
September 11
A Campus & Queen Annes: Union Ave
SE Corner of Union Ave & Circular St
September 18
Wealth & Wellness: Franklin Square
NW Corner of Division St & Broadway
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The Benefit of Membership
On July 16, 2011 the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation hosted a day just for members at the Saratoga Race Course's Oklahoma Track. This behind the scenes morning, was complete with breakfast donated by Panera Bread as well as a tour of the back-stretch, with SSPF executive director Samantha Bosshart and Charlie Wheeler, SSPF Board Member and Community Relations Manager at Saratoga Race Course.
Approximately 40 members attended and enjoyed watching the Oklahoma Track being prepped for the morning excercises while horses warmed up for their daily routine. The tour of the backstretch and the area known as Horse Haven was enjoyed by all.
If you did not attend, but think you might enjoy similar events or would like to receive discounts on similar programming...become a member today!
Becoming a member is easy! Click on the link below to join safely and securely on-line.
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Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation 112 Spring Street, Suite 203 | Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Phone: 518-587-5030 www.saratogapreservation.org  Follow us on FACEBOOK |
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Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation
112 Spring Street
Suite 203
Saratoga Springs, New York 12866
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