Tag: Williston Park
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Nov 06 2017
Mystery Foto #44 Solved: The Willis Avenue Motor Parkway Bridge in Willston Park/Albertson in 1939
Bob and Ruth Valentine challenged you to solve this weekend's Mystery Foto.
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Oct 23 2017
Mystery Foto: #42 Solved: A 1926 Aerial of the Motor Parkway & A Guide to Finding 1926/1950 Aerials
This weekend's Mystery Foto was inspired by Brian McCarthy's discovery of 1926 and 1950 aerials found at the MyNassauProperty.com website.
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Jul 28 2017
Malverne Treasure #2: A Proposed Footbridge and Subway in Albertson/Williston Park
Another gem from the Malverne Treasure Chest discovered by Roy Knoernschild documented plans for a crossing over or under the Motor Parkway due to the construction of the Park Avenue School in Williston Park.
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Jul 22 2017
New Photo Discovery: The Eastern Embankment of the Willis Avenue Motor Parkway Bridge
Bob Valentine, a long-time resident of Williston Park and a member of American Legion Post 144, has discovered two 1946 ground-breaking photos of the American Legion hall on Willis Avenue. The photos from the American Legion archives show the eastern embankment of the Willis Avenue Motor Parkway Bridge.
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Jun 22 2017
Motor Parkway Pavement Rediscovered in Albertson/Williston Park -Updated June 27, 2017
At the April 30th Historic Motor Parkway Memories Antique Car Show in Williston Park, a resident of Sigsbee Avenue informed me that Motor Parkway remnants still exist behind his home. Dave Russo, of Sam & Dave, fame went exploring and forwarded his photos.
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Sep 01 2016
Kleiner’s Tour of the Long Island Motor Parkway and a Mystery Triangle
In early August, Art Kleiner of Kleiner's Korner fame led a tour of the Motor Parkway from Lake Success to Bethpage with three friends. Here is proof that exploring the Motor Parkway is indeed a lot of fun and a real bonding experience.
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May 18 2016
My Motor Parkway Story #3: Bob Valentine and the Williston Park Historic Marker
In the third of the My Motor Parkway Story series, Bob Valentine, assisted by his wife Ruth, provides the background behind the Motor Parkway historic marker located on Willis Avenue in Williston Park.
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Apr 26 2016
Smiles and Thumbs-Ups at the First Car Show Ever Held on the Long Island Motor Parkway
History was made last Sunday with the first car show ever held on the Motor Parkway.
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Sep 05 2015
Sam & Dave’s “Excellent Motor Parkway Adventure” IV: Albertson to East Williston
On April 4, 2015, Dave Russo and his 10-year old son Sam experienced a one-day 38-mile bike tour on the Long Island Motor Parkway. In the fourth post of this new series, Sammy and Dave explore the Long Island Motor Parkway through Albertson, Williston Park, and East Williston.
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Jul 22 2014
Historical Markers for the Long Island Motor Parkway & the Vanderbilt Cup Races (Updated: 11/15/17)
Over the last 50 years, organizations have honored the Long Island Motor Parkway and the Vanderbilt Cup Races with historical markers. Currently, there are 13 markers still standing on Long Island in 17 different locations.
