Hotels - San Souci Hotel

The San Souci Hotel was built in Ballston Spa in 1803 by Nicholas Low, and it only operated during the summer months. The hotel could accommodate lodging for 250 people, making it one of the largest in the country when it opened. In 1849, the hotel close and the building was used for a law school, and later, a women's seminary.

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[Letter from John Teackle to Charles Nicoll Bancker, July 13, 1814, Vol. 3]

Letter from John Teackle to Charles Nicoll Bancker. The letter is from Vol. 3 of Charles N. Bancker's correspondence journal. John writes about some purchases he made. He discusses his journey from Albany to New York and his upcoming travel plans.