Saratoga Casino and Raceway Centennial Collection, 2015
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Saratoga Room Staff
- Abstract:
- This artificial collection of materials was brought together to commemorate the Centennial Celebration Pace Race held on June 27, 2015.
- Extent:
- 1 folder
- Language:
- English
Background
- Scope and content:
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This artificial collection of materials were brought together to document the event and includes DVD’s and photographs recorded at the time.
- Biographical / historical:
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Four members of the Saratoga Springs City Council rode in Saratoga Casino and Raceway’s special Centennial Celebration Pace on June 27, 2015. The non-wagering, “celebrity” race was created in recognition of the 100th anniversary year of Saratoga Springs becoming a city. Mayor Joanne Yepsen, Public Safety Commissioner Christian Mathiesen, Finance Commissioner Michele Madigan and Public Works Commissioner Anthony “Skip” Scirocco each rode in a two-seat jog cart with a professional harness driver, outfitted with their own colors and helmets for the half-mile race. Saratoga Casino and Raceway donated $200 to a charity of the winner’s choice; $175 to a charity chosen by the second place finisher; $150 to the third; and $125 to the fourth. Yepsen selected the Saratoga Therapeutic Equestrian Program; Madigan picked Camp Abilities Saratoga; and Mathiesen and Scirocco chose the Franklin Community Center.
- Acquisition information:
- 2016.33
Indexed terms
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Items in this collection may be subject to Copyright Laws.
- Terms of access:
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Items may only be used in the Saratoga Room.
- Location of this collection:
- Contact:
- 518-584-7860