Central Park Historical Society to Honor the Long Island Motor Parkway
Members of the Central Park Historical Society have informed me that they plan to honor the Motor Parkway with two historical markers; one on Stewart Avenue the site of the 1908 Ground-Breaking Ceremony and another at the site of the Central Avenue/Railroad Motor Parkway Bridge. In appreciation, here are images of the crowds at the ceremony courtesy of the Garden City Archives.
Approximately 500 people were in attendance on June 6, 1908 to listen to speeches from dignitaries and witness the ceremonial turn of earth. Not all present that day came by auto. The horse and bicycle were well represented. A large number of well-dressed women carrying umbrellas also turned out on what was a bright sunny day. Hosting the activities and welcoming the crowd from what was described as “a rough grandstand” was A.R. Pardington, general manager of the Motor Parkway.
Enjoy,
Howard Kroplick
Fun day at Motor Parkway Day at Old Bethpage Village Restoration...photos, videos and news clips to be posted next week.
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