This 155-ft. tall structure is the Saratoga Monument, which commemorates the surrender of British Forces to American Forces at the Battles of Saratoga on October 17, 1777. The cornerstone for the monument was laid on the 100th anniversary of the battle and the capstone was placed five years later. It contains an interior staircase that leads to an observation deck, visible in the arched windows just visible at the top of the image. This image was created to record the historic site activities of the New York State Conservation Department.

Identifier
NYSA_14297-87_3803

Date Original
August 1 1938

Language
English

Source
New York State Archives, New York (State). Conservation Dept. Photographic prints and negatives, [ca. 1904-1949], 14297-87_3803.

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