Long Island Motor Parkway
-
Apr 20 2013
The Amazing North Hempstead Clean-Up Day of the Motor Parkway in East Williston
As part of the Town of North Hempstead Earth Day Celebration, over 40 people cleaned the historic Motor Parkway section in East Williston between Roslyn Road and the Oyster Bay LIRR tracks. (11 comments)
-
Apr 13 2013
Then & Now: The Motor Parkway Between LIRR -Oyster Bay Branch and Roslyn Road in East Williston
On Saturday, April 20th, you are invited to help clean-up a historic section of the Motor Parkway in East Williston. Here is a "Then & Now" of this area between the LIRR tracksof the Oyster Bay Branch and Roslyn Road. (1 comments)
-
Apr 09 2013
Mystery Foto #9 Possibly Solved: Powell Avenue Bridge and Nibbe Farmway Bridge in Bethpage?
After one week of comments, I believe Frank has solved the mystery. Most likely, the photographer was looking south on the Motor Parkway towards the Powell Avenue Bridge and Nibbe Farmway Bridge. (29 comments)
-
Apr 02 2013
Award-Winning Video: Howard Kroplick Q &A “The Long Island Motor Parkway”
Last year, I visited the Cablevision studios of "Davidson & Company" to discuss the Long Island Motor Parkway with host Larry Davidson. (1 comments)
-
Apr 01 2013
Mystery Foto #8 Solved: Levittown/Bethpage on May 27, 1947
Congratulations to Tim, Frank Scotty, Greg Tsistinas, Steve Lucas, Brian McCarthy, Frank Femenias, susansmoose, Gary Hammond, Art K., and Joe Oesterle for correctly identifying last Friday's Mystery Foto. (10 comments)
-
Mar 23 2013
Then & Now: Massapequa Road During the 1908-1910 Vanderbilt Cup Races
The intersection of Massapequa-Hicksville Road and the Long Island Motor Parkway was a favorite location for watching for watching the 1908, 1909 and 1910 Vanderbilt Cup Races. (6 comments)
-
Mar 20 2013
Video: “The Long Island Motor Parkway, the first highway in the world”
Filmmaker Michael Spiteri created this two-minute pilot film last year entitled: "The Long Island Motor Parkway, the first highway in the world." (2 comments)
-
Mar 16 2013
Another Motor Parkway Landmark Disappears from View
Chalk up another loss to progress, renovation and expansion. The unique lodge features of the private residence that was formerly the Ronkonkoma Lodge are no longer visible. (3 comments)
-
Mar 13 2013
Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Wheatley Hills Golf Cub in East Williston
To celebrate its 100th anniversary this year, the Wheatley Hills Golf Club in East Williston has developed a commemorative member book which included its association with the Motor Parkway. (5 comments)
-
Mar 12 2013
Josato Inc proposing to build 4 single family homes on former Levittown site of the Motor Parkway
A developer is once again requesting zoning variances to build homes on the site of the grandstand and press box on the Long Island Motor Parkway in Levittown. (1 comments)
Thanks to Howard Kroplick and http://www.vanderbiltcup races.com for Keeping American Automotive Racing History & my…