# @saratogapreservation on Instagram

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- **Posted:** 2025-03-14T16:30:29.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Saratoga Preservation (@saratogapreservation) — https://gondola.cc/saratogapreservation

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☘️Fun Fact Friday: With St. Patrick’s Day just around the corner, we’re highlighting a piece of Saratoga Springs’ history that reflects the journey and contributions of Irish immigrants in our community. Researching for the 2022 Historic Homes tour led us to uncover its fascinating history!⁠
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Built in 1870 by John W. Case and his wife Elizabeth, the house has ties to a pivotal moment in American history. John Case was not only a Civil War veteran but also a survivor of the notorious Andersonville prison camp. He was one of the survivors and key witnesses of the prison camp who testified in the trial of Captain Henry Wirz for war crimes. After the war, he a was a police officer for Saratoga Springs. ⁠
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In 1884, the home was purchased by Patrick Quinlan, an Irish immigrant from Limerick, who arrived in the U.S. at just 18 years old. Starting as the head waiter at the Adelphi Hotel, Patrick worked his way up to steward positions at the Congress Hotel and later the U.S. Hotel, becoming a well-known figure in Saratoga’s thriving hospitality industry. As his career flourished, he and his wife expanded the home to accommodate their growing family—13 children total! ⁠
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Patrick’s entrepreneurial spirit led him to purchase and reopen the New Columbian Hotel in 1902, but sadly, he passed away suddenly the following year. His wife Ellen and their sons carried on his legacy, running the hotel after his passing. ⁠
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The home’s legacy continued with another Patrick! Patrick Moylan purchased the property in 1907 and ran a successful plumbing business from a shop he built on the property. His family owned the home until 1930 when it was sold to Richard Varley, though Patrick continued living there until 1935. ⁠
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The Quinlan-Case House is one of those unexpected gems in Saratoga, rich with history—and maybe even a little bit of good luck! ☘️🏡⁠
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#FunFactFriday #HistoricHomes #IrishHeritage #SaratogaSprings #StPatricksDay #PreserveSaratoga

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