County auctioning former office building
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga County is holding an online auction for surplus property at 31 Woodlawn Ave. — once an old clothing factory — by Auctions International, to continue until 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 28.
The two-story, 10,300square foot property was used by the county as an office building. It has two parking lots.
Completed in 1927, it was originally used as a clothing factory until 1936 when the county rented it from the city of Saratoga Springs.
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The county bought it in 1940 and it has since undergone several renovations.
Auctions International’s website includes more information and a virtual 360-degree tour. Also, see 31Woodlawn.com.
Hotel Broadalbin site of Hot History
BROADALBIN — The Fulton County Historical Society and the Historic Hotel Broadalbin, will present Hot History at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 20.
Join local historians David Brooks and Samantha Hall-saladino as they talk about some of the county’s most interesting, scandalous, and weird history — while they eat progressively hotter chicken wings with each story. Attendees can enjoy a limited food menu and full drinks menu from the hotel restaurant during the program. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 518-8835414.
The Hotel Broadalbin is at 59 W. Main St., Broadalbin.
For more information, visit fultoncountyhistoricalsociety.organd historicbroadalbinhotel.com.
History Center sets speaker episodes
BALLSTON SPA — The Saratoga County History Center’s April, May and June episodes of its virtual speaker series “Experts Next Door” are:
A 7 p.m. Thursday, April 22: “Curing in the Mountains” with Amy Catania, executive director of Historic Saranac Lake. Saranac Lake’s role in the research and treatment of tuberculosis, and how it relates to today’s fight against the pandemic. She will share tales of Saranac Lake’s history, including firsthand accounts from people associated with the research and treatment center.
A 7 p.m. Thursday, May 20: “The Social Life of Hats” with Tillman Nechtman, professor of history at Skidmore College. The role hats have played in Saratoga’s storied social scene. Nechtman’s presentation will include stories, students and some silliness. Participants are encouraged to wear their favorite topper and share their own social shenanigans.
A 7 p.m. Thursday, June 17: “New York, Joseph Smith, and the Fight for Religious Freedom” with Spencer Mcbride, associate managing historian of the Joseph Smith Papers Project. He will discuss his newest book and explore the political career of Smith, the New Yorker who founded Mormonism, waged a literal war for religious freedom, and launched a quixotic run for the White House.
Episodes are free for SCHC members, and $5 for nonmembers. Register at www.brooksidemuseum.org. Registrants will receive a Zoom link and other relevant information. For questions, contact Isobel Connell at isobel@brooksidemuseum.org.