The enchanting and historic Canfield Casino is the perfect backdrop for a wedding or special event. Why not reserve the Casino for your big day or next big event? Situated in Congress Park, in downtown Saratoga Springs, the Canfield Casino is close to everything, making it the perfect location for you and your guests. The Canfield Casino is only booked for one event per day and must be booked. The casino did not open for another season and in 1911, Canfield sold the building and a large portion of land to the City of Saratoga Springs. “We are very fortunate that the City of Saratoga. We strolled around Saratoga Springs for an afternoon, but the real hit was historic Congress Park. This park is kind of divided into two sections.

Morrisey’s Club House, operating as the Congress Park Casino under the ownership of Richard Canfield, closed in 1907. In the absence of any interested buyers, the Casino property was purchased in 1911 by the village. With fewer visitors during the summer season, the Congress Hall Hotel, located near the Casino, closed. The casino did not open for another season and in 1911, Canfield sold the building and a large portion of land to the City of Saratoga Springs. “We are very fortunate that the City of Saratoga Springs is a good steward of the building that tells such an important part of our community’s history.

August 20, 2015 | Posted in: Blog, Centennial Series, Community, Downtown, History

The historic Canfield Casino in Congress Park (Saratoga Springs, NY)

John Morrissey, a New York State Senator, Congressman, former heavyweight champion and founder of the Saratoga Race Course built the Casino in 1870. His gaming club was so successful attracting Saratoga Springs’ visitors to nighttime gambling. In 1871, the addition to the east was added. The stately Italianate structure contained a bar and large gaming room on the first floor. On the second and third floors contained private gaming rooms and living quarters. John Morrissey had 4 rules:

NO gambling on Sunday
NO women allowed in the gaming rooms
NO Saratogians
NO credit

Gambling was technically not legal, and the reasoning behind the no Saratogians rule was that he did not want a local sore loser trying to shut his club down. Outside just to the west of the building stands the Morrissey Fountain, a tiered fountain that would have a ball bouncing in the water if the gaming rooms were open.

A ball bouncing in the fountain indicated the casino was open

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Morrissey died in 1878, and the club was sold to Spencer and Reed. John Canfield purchased the club in 1894 for $205,000. In 1902-1903 Canfield built the 93 x 58 dining room with beautiful octagon stained glass windows, and kitchen on the north side of the building. Canfield also designed the Italian gardens on the north side of the park with an investment of over $800,000 in improvements. Richard Canfield operated the “Monte Carlo” of America. High stakes gambling, fine food and wine attracted the high society of the Victorian Era. Ladies were allowed in the dining room only and it was here that the first Club Sandwich was served.

The success was short-lived. The Casino closed in 1907 because of the gambling reform movement. The village was growing and the climate of the community was anti-gambling. Canfield put the Casino up for sale and in 1911, the village purchased it and the plans were in place for Congress Park.

In 1915, the Historical Society had offices in the Casino and today is home to the Saratoga Springs History Museum. The Museum has a former gaming room on the second floor, and the exhibits change annually. For more information: www.saratogahistory.org The building is owned and operated by the City of Saratoga Springs, and the elaborate dining room, bar, parlor and kitchen are available for private events.

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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 Arizona poker championship 2018 standings. ,” featuring the history of local properties – from origin to what we see today.

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The Saratoga Springs History Museum, located in the Canfield Casino in Congress Park, tells the story of Saratoga Springs from its beginnings to modern day.

Featuring three floors of exhibits as well as dynamic programs throughout the year, the Saratoga Springs History Museum welcomes visitors and members to learn more about this famous city and the people that made it so.

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Open Friday – Sunday through December 6

10:00 am – 4:00 pm

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Closed for the season December 7

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Regular Admission

$8.00 Adults
$7.00 Seniors
$5.00 Students
Members and Children Under 12 Admitted Free