Saratoga and How to See It

Is unsurpassed for beauty of location and accessibility to the principal Springs. This Institution was established in 1855, for the special treatment of
During the Fall and Winter the Institute has been doubled in size to meet the necessities of its increased patronage. It is now the largest health institution in Saratoga, and is unsurpassed in the variety or its remedial appliances by any in this country. In the elegance and completeness of its appointments, it is unequaled. The building is heated by steam, so that in the coldest weather the air of the house is like that of Summer. The proprietors, Drs. S.S. and S.E. Strong, are graduates of the Medical Department of the New York University, and are largely patronized by the medical profession. In addition to the ordinary remedial agencies used in general practice they employ
For particulars of the Institution, call or send for Circulars on Lung, Female and Chronic Diseases and on our Appliances. Address

Entered according to act of Congress in the year 1872, by R.F. DEARBORN, In the office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington.
The design of this work is not to give a history of the village of Saratoga. That, as well as a more elaborate description of the geology of the county, may be found in a very interesting book, published several years since, by R.L. Allen, M.D., entitled the Hand Book of Saratoga and Stranger's Guide. We acknowledge our indebtedness to the work for several items in regard to the history of the Springs.
Our thanks are due also to Prof. C.H. Chandler, Ph.D., of the Columbia School of Mines, for the Analyses of the Springs, and for electroplates and valuable suggestions from the American Chemist , of which he is the distinguished editor.
We would acknowledge here also, the assistance and uniform courtesy which we have received from the Superintendents and officers of the various Springs. The failure of an engraving company to fulfill their agreement has delayed the issue of the work and prevented the insertion of several other engravings.