Nov 03 2010

The Spinney Hill Grandstand for the 1906 Vanderbilt Cup Race


The primary grandstand for the 1906 Vanderbilt Cup Race was at the Start/Finish Line on Jericho Turnpike in Westbury. A second grandstand with a capacity of 500 spectators was built in near Spinney Hill in Manhasset.




The grandstand was located at near Spinney Hill on North Hempstead Turnpike at the intersection with Lakeville Road.



This photo indicates the grandstand was only half-full during the race... probably because of the fee to enter.



In comparison, here is the non-paying crowd watching the race on Spinney Hill.



The reserved seats could be obtained by applying at "J. Dennelly's" which was the 4th house down from the grandstand.



As with all Vanderbilt Cup Races, men and women wore their finest clothes ...and always topped off with a hat.



Comments

Nov 04 2010 Bob Klement 11:02 AM

Howard,

Is this right on the outskirts of Great Neck? Flushing / No. Hempstead Turnpike, is that now Northern Boulevard? I ask because I grew up in that area and I think I know where this is. I believe there’s a shopping center on the other side of that pond - or was the last time I was there.

Nov 04 2010 Howard Kroplick 10:35 PM

Hi Bob:

The photos were taken on North Hempstead Turnpike (now Northern Boulevard) in the vicinity of Valley Road (now Community Drive).

Enjoy,

Howard

Nov 11 2010 jerry giarratana 1:10 AM

The photos of Spinney Hill are so clear! Fantastic.

Jan 17 2023 Howard Kroplick 10:55 PM

The actual location of the Spinney Hill grandstand was on the south west side of Lakeville Road after making the turn form North Hempstead Turnpike. https://www.vanderbiltcupraces.com/blog/article/greg_os_garage_the_location_of_the_spinney_hill_grandstands_in_manhasset

Howard Kroplick

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