Then and Now
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Aug 28 2012
Then & Now: Racing on Roslyn Roads
As part of the lecture series sponsored by the Roslyn Landmark Society, tonight I will be presenting an overview of the Vanderbilt Cup Races with a focus on racing in the Roslyn area. (1 comments)
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Aug 20 2012
Then & Now: The Woodbury Turn of the 1908 Vanderbilt Cup Race Part II
The closest the Vanderbilt Cup Race courses of Long Island Island ever came to Suffolk County was the Woodbury Turn at the intersection of Woodbury Road and Jericho Turnpike. (1 comments)
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Aug 18 2012
Then & Now: The East Norwich Turn of the Vanderbilt Cup Races
The north-east corner of the 1905 and 1906 Vanderbilt Cup Races was the East Norwich Turn located at the intersection of Jericho-Oyster Bay Road and North Hempstead Turnpike (25A). Here is a "Then & Now" analysis. (2 comments)
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Aug 11 2012
Then & Now: Maple Cottage- The Locomobile Headquarters for the 1905 and 1906 Vanderbilt Cup Races
Racing teams for the Vanderbilt Cup Races typically had local headquarters to store and work on their racers and also provide lodging. In 1905 and 1906, the Locomobile team from nearby Bridgeport, Connecticut set up their headquarters at Maple Cottage, a farmhouse and inn located in Lakeville (now Lake Success). (12 comments)
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Jun 12 2012
Then, Now & the Future: 1937 Chrysler’s Chrysler
Using the magic of Adobe Photoshop, compare these three views of the 1937 Chrysler's Chrysler ; then, now and in the future. (0 comments)
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May 12 2012
Then & Now: The Santa Monica Course for the 1914 and 1916 Vanderbilt Cup Races
Both the 1914 and 1916 Vanderbilt Cup Races were held on the beautiful Santa Monica, California road course bordering on the Pacific Ocean. Check out the changes over the last 98 years. (3 comments)
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Apr 12 2012
Then & Now: “Chrysler’s Chrysler”- 1937 and 2012
Coachbuilder Baron documented their unique 1937 Chrysler Imperial C-15 Town Car prior to its delivery to the Chrysler family. Compare these "Then" images with "Now" photos taken 75 years later. (7 comments)
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Apr 04 2012
Then & Now: The 1904 Vanderbilt Cup Race Course Through Hicksville
Richard Althaus, President, Hicksville Gregory Museum: "I am interested to know if you have any info especially photos in regards to Hicksville in your collection. Mainly the 1904 race, where they had to traverse the railroad in Hicksville, not far from the station. Any info you have would be appreciated." (2 comments)
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Jan 31 2012
Then & Now: Krug’s Corner in Mineola
Krug's Hotel, on the north-west corner of Jericho Turnpike and Willis Avenue in Mineola, was a favorite viewing site for the 1904, 1905 and 1906 Vanderbilt Cup Races. This Then & Now look found a rarity- A building on the Vanderbilt Cup Race course that is still standing! (5 comments)
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Jan 14 2012
Then & Now: A Hidden Section of the Motor Parkway in Western Suffolk
A rarely seen section of the Motor Parkway in western Suffolk County has been rediscovered. Check out the Then & Now: (8 comments)
Thanks to Howard Kroplick and http://www.vanderbiltcup races.com for Keeping American Automotive Racing History & my…