Incorporated in 1807, Ballston Spa contains a treasure trove of inspiring human interest stories and spectacular images just waiting to be shared with contemporary readers and those of future generations. What better time than the 200th anniversary of the village's birth to publish an heirloom quality book that celebrates and commemorates many of the individuals and institutions that contributed to the community's enrichment and growth over the past two centuries?
     This 8.5" X 11" 374-page literary labor of love by seasoned journalist Ann Hauprich and photographer Michael L. Noonan is printed on keepsake quality paper and protected by a full-color dust jacket, making it a precious souvenir of the Bicentennial year.

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SPONSOR THE NEXT EDITION: An exciting new literary labor of love is now being crafted in the form of an 8.5" x 11" book that is designed to instill pride in the community's past and present with hope for many bright tomorrows. Click here to find out how you can be part of this thrilling new Ballston Spa book project.

Old Iron Springs THEN: This vintage picture of The Old Iron Spring by turn-of-the-century photographer J. S. Wooley was hand-colored by contemporary photographer Michael L. Noonan for the cover of Ballston Spa: The Way We Were, The Way We Are.
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Old Iron Springs  NOW: As the eve of the Ballston Spa's 2007 Bicentennial drew near, village representatives donned costumes from a bygone era for a landmark gathering at the Old Iron Spring near Brookside Museum. From left are: Bicentennial Committee Honorary Chairman Mayor John Romano; Brotherhood of the Brush member Frank Griffin; National Bottle Museum Executive Director Jan Rutland; Ballston Journal Editor Charles Hogan; Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association officer Tina Mangino-Coffey; Rotary Club secretary Patricia Rutland; Bicentennial Belle Beth Farnan; Village History Consultant Maurice ("Chris") Morley; and Attorney John J. Cromie. Kneeling with her daughter, Kat, is Brookside Museum Executive Director Joy Houle. Inside of the Old Iron Spring gazebo is Gary Moeller of the National Bottle Museum. PHOTO BY MICHAEL L. NOONAN. Click on image to enlarge