The Centennial Series

The city of Saratoga Springs was chartered on April 7, 1915. In celebration of our 100 years this summer, Roohan Realty brings you “The Centennial Series,” featuring the history of local properties – from origin to what we see today. Do you own a historic property or know one you’d like to see featured here? Submit an inquiry and our contributing writer will contact you.

History of 722 North Broadway

Currently: Private residence

This exquisite Queen Anne Victorian was designed by S. Gifford Slocum and built in 1887.

In 1904, the property was purchased by Clarence B. Kilmer, a trial lawyer who served as President of the Saratoga County Bar Association for 19 years. He was honored in 1947 for being a 50 year member, and also served as counsel to the Saratoga Racing Association.

A civic leader, Kilmer was Director of the Chamber of Commerce, and Chairman of the City Planning Commission’s subcommittee on taxation and finance.

Clarence Kilmer was an avid sports fan. He built the Geyser Road baseball park, and was instrumental in having the Brooklyn Dodgers come to Saratoga for an exhibition game. He was President of McGregor Links Golf Club, and an officer of the Saratoga Golf Club, where he once played 81 rounds in a single day.

Kilmer resided at 722 North Broadway until his death on August 29, 1961.

In 1981, the home served as the set for the motion picture Ghost Story, starring Fred Astaire and Douglas Fairbanks, Jr.

Today, 722 North Broadway boasts 19 rooms, including 9 bedrooms, 3 ½ baths, 6 fireplaces, a stone wraparound porch, Tiffany-style stained glass windows, and a 3,000 sqft carriage house (view photos below).

It was recently listed for sale and sold by Roohan Realtor, Mark Cassier, for $2,081,000.

Photo Gallery: 722 North Broadway

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