The Blizzard of 1914
A Sunday School class gathers outside the Christ Episcopal Church parsonage after the blizzard of February 14, 1914. It looks like the snow will be with us for a while here in Ballston Spa.
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On the Tracks
Today we have a quaint shot of the Kaydeross Railway combination car attached to D&H freight boxcar. Men are working on railbed, with an old stone house in background (SCHS).
Snow on Milton & Malta
Here is a lovely winter scene of the corner of Milton & Malta Avenues. (C.S. Doaty, ca. 1903-1905).
Tobogganing in January
Hope you all are enjoying this wintery January! Here is a shot of the Ballston Spa Winter Club Toboggan Slide, circa 1912. Taken by Jesse Sumner Wooley.
What Once Was – The First Methodist Episcopal Church of Rock City Falls
The First Methodist Episcopal Church of Rock City Falls was named on March 1, 1844. The structure of 32 x 54 feet was built at a cost of $1,300. In 1866, that structure was raised and made into a two story building. On Sunday morning January 25th, 1920, all efforts failed to save the church from fire. Plans for a new church… Read more »
Thank you…
Here’s to all the wonders the New Year brings, and especially to the inspiration that comes with having a chance to start over. On behalf of Brookside’s staff and Board, have a happy, happy New Year!
Snowy Pine
It’s snowing again today! Check out this shot of an old pine covered in white. Looks like J.S. Wooley enjoyed his time out in the snow, too.
Historic Photographs in the Gift Shop!
Historic photographs make a great gift!
Fire on a Cold Day
Exterior view of Galway Volunteer Fire Department’s fire house burning down December 24, 1959. The Fire Company incorporated in 1922.
Buy a Bit of Brookside!
True to our mission, Brookside is making our past relevant by working with local company, Pens Ink, to re-purpose wood from a fallen tree into beautiful works of art. Using only high quality materials, Pens Ink is turning Brookside wood into beautiful pens, fountain pens and wine stoppers. Each piece in this exclusive line of products is hand-turned and unique. Order… Read more »
