A limited number of 2nd edition hard cover books are now available to purchase locally at O’Brien Pharmacy, Brookside Museum and the Ballston Spa Public Library. If you live far from the Ballston Spa area and would like to order a copy to be mailed to you, contact the publisher at mhaupten@gmail.com ($39.95 plus $4 for shipping within the USA lower 48, while supplies last).
Kindly CLICK HERE to view a detailed Table of Contents for the 310-page book that is part of a Legacies Unlimited heritage preservation project which additionally includes this free companion Ballston Spa Living website.
What was originally conceived as the Ballston Spa Living 2020 Community Yearbook has been expanded to include bonus content about life as it was unfolding in an upstate New York village against the unprecedented backdrop of a coronavirus pandemic.
True to its reimagined title, the literary keepsake showcases a treasure trove of stories and photos that celebrate the indomitable Spirit of Ballston Spa as villagers transitioned to the masked, social distancing era. Innovative plans for fostering renewed vitality, future growth and prosperity in the settlement that dates back to 1771 are also found within these covers.
Lest we forget the way we were, a special commemorative album additionally includes images of smiling faces interacting at close range with friends, neighbors and tourists at popular multigenerational events in the revitalized downtown before COVID heralded the debut of a New Normal.
Thanks to the support of Ballston Spa National Bank, keepsake-quality hard copies of the title are now available to view at local libraries, resource centers and historical societies. A FREE digital copy of the literary Time Capsule can also be enjoyed using the viewer below.
Happy reading!