SAVE OUR HERITAGE or WHAT THE HECK?

After reading an article in the Saratogian, penned by non other than embattled Historic Preservation Director Samantha Bosshart, it made me wonder what other historic beauties she left out of her article.

We’ll start our series ‘What the Heck?” looking at 2 buildings that must meet Ms. Bosshart’s strict preservation standards.

First, we will take a look at the wondrous structure at 66 Franklin St.  Notice in the picture below the wonderful lines of distinct architecture that defines the Winans-Crippen style.  The famed tilting structure was not taken of the Victorian style that defines Saratoga Springs, but the Italian style of Pisa, yes the leaning style.  This building should and will be put on the showcase of Homes tours, which take place in the City.

The next example in our series “What the Heck?”  is none other than the ‘Palacio de Riggi’ which you must call the house or face the ire of Michelle Riggi’s 30 so miniature fur balls.  As seen in the picture below this home is nestled among a8 blocks of beautiful Victorian houses with magnificent manicured lawns and plantings out of a magazine.  Then, with the blessing of the SSHRC, the Design Review Committee and the Planning board, this medieval style house complete with heated lawns so her dogs have a warm place to do their business during the winter blends well with the older homes of the area.

Well we will be back with more of the ever changing styles of Saratoga Springs and our series “What the Heck”?