SARATOGA COUNTY HISTORICAL ARTICLES
Lucretia Booth
More than a guiding force: The Life and Legacy of Lucretia Booth
Lucretia Foot Booth 1804-1872
Lucretia Foot Booth was born in 1804 in Troy, NY, the only child of Ebenezer Foot and Betsey Colt Foot. She grew up in a household deeply committed to education. Betsey and Ebenezer wanted their daughter to have the best academic foundation possible. Lucretia inherited a dedication to learning and supporting educational equality for girls, ensuring they received a parallel education from those of their male counterparts.
Ballston Spa School of Law
Ballston Spa Law School
Long before Ballston Spa was incorporated in 1807, a grand vision rose from its mineral-rich soil: the Sans Souci Hotel. Built in 1803 by Nicholas Low—one of the village’s earliest settlers and most influential landowners—the hotel was a marvel of its time. Towering three stories high and capable of hosting 250 guests, it briefly held the title of the largest resort in the United States. With its elegant proximity to the famed mineral springs and a nightly rate of $8 (a luxury in its day), Sans Souci attracted a glittering clientele of politicians, economists, and literary figures.
Reminiscences of Balls-Town
Reminiscences of Balls-Town: Echoes and Whispers of Forgotten Legacies
it is a walkthrough memory, a quiet act of listening to the lives that shaped a community and those nearly lost to time. Ingrained in generations of cemetery walks and guided by the author’s deep commitment to reminiscence, this book brings together archival research, family lore, and poetic reflection. It honors the prankster sons and dedicated daughters, the women whose names barely made the records, and the children who never took a breath. Some left behind headstones; others left only whispers. All left a mark.