by Bob West | Dec 22, 2015 | Historic Restoration, Residential Projects, Restoration News, Uncategorized
In 2014, when new owners purchased one of the grand, 19th-century “summer cottages” that grace historic North Broadway in Saratoga Springs, Old Saratoga Restorations was already intimately acquainted with it. Year after year, the previous owner had hired...
by Bob West | Dec 15, 2015 | Commercial Projects, Equipment, Facade Improvements, Historic Restoration, Residential Projects, Uncategorized
Where does he get those wonderful toys? At Old Saratoga Restorations, we are known for being down to earth and mastering the smallest details. We specialize in perfect replications of complicated structural components, cupolas, cornices, molding, soffits, etc. But we...
by Bob West | Jul 15, 2015 | Residential Projects, Uncategorized
Picture the rotunda of the Pantheon, with its oculus peeking up at the sky through a concrete dome. The 28 sunken panels, molded into five rings, are called “coffers.” Wooden – rather than concrete or plaster coffers – were used in the...
by Bob West | Jul 15, 2015 | Building Materials, Residential Projects, Uncategorized
If you need an extra bedroom or bath, a home office, art or craft studio, party or playroom, man cave, home gym, media lounge or apartment for a boomerang child, think about what can be done with the current unused areas of your home. Sometimes a little ingenuity and...
by Bob West | Jun 6, 2015 | Historic Restoration, Residential Projects, Restoration News, Uncategorized
By Samantha Bosshart Originally printed in the The Saratogian. Reprinted with permission. POSTED: 06/06/15, 12:01 AM EDT | Each year in May, as part of National Historic Preservation Month, the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation recognizes those who have...
by Bob West | Dec 7, 2014 | Facade Improvements, Historic Restoration, Residential Projects, Restoration News, Uncategorized
Preservation Matters: A North Broadway treat – Gage residence featured on the Candlelight House Tour Originally printed in The Saratogian. Reprinted here with permission By Samantha Bosshart POSTED: 12/07/14, 5:00 AM EST William B. Gage built a magnificent hotel, The...
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