The six Vanderbilt Cup Races held on Long Island from 1904 to 1910 were the greatest sporting events of their day, and the first international automobile road races held in the United States. The races had a far-reaching impact on the development of American automobiles and parkways. This site provides comprehensive information on the races, the Long Island Motor Parkway and current Long Island automotive events, car shows and news.
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hi, how do you date the chassis of a car with the fedco plate? my fedco plate read
YYY EEE ZERO THRE ONE WWW, so the number should be 580310. my fedco plate is fixed to the chassis above a spring shackle boss, since my car was imported from the US to Australia without the body, just the rolling chassis, engine, brakes and steering components, they couldn’t fix the plate anywhere else! i was told the chassis was manufactured in 1925, how can i verifies that? regards. Daniel
From Mystery Foto #20 Solved: A Fedco Vehicle Number Plate for a 1926 Chrysler Model G70-6
Same old story from 100 years ago.
They were looking to build a Rail Line down the middle of the LIE.
Nothing ever came of it too.
From Kleiner's Korner: 100 Years Ago on the Motor Parkway (April - May, 1924) and a RIP
Loved reading about all these special Mustangs and especially enjoyed seeing our favorite Shortie featured so prominently.
From Classic & Sports Car: 23 wild Ford Mustangs Part I
the current commercial building that says Beardslee transmission Company was owned by Eugene (Gene) Beardslee who lived on long island and was a collector of classic cars-pre war era. He was a great enthusiast and had some spectacular vehicles and the L.I. Region of CCCA when it was first active ( more so then current status) used to go to a picnic at Gene’s house to see his cars and visit. Gene was a very cordial host and wonderful person.
From Mystery Friday Foto #15 Solved; Fred Rieder at the Jericho Turnpike Highway Bridge in 1954/1955
Would see Bud Harrelson at the Duck games when the stadium was named Citibank Field. Now realize the stadium has been under 5 names since 1999. Sure most of you know that Bud Harrelson passed away this January RIP.
From Kleiner's Korner: 100 Years Ago on the Motor Parkway (April - May, 1924) and a RIP
Thanks for the RIP for Jerry Grote. Completely agree
From Kleiner's Korner: 100 Years Ago on the Motor Parkway (April - May, 1924) and a RIP
Art, that “Best Routes” map is from the Sunday, June 7, 1914 edition of The New York Times.
Rumors of a(n electric) railroad in the LIMP ROW first appear circa 1915. A Brooklyn Daily Eagle article from April 6, 1915, even notes that “laborers are already employed, it is understood, straightening and preparing the Motor Parkway east of Garden City for railroad construction.” Some sources described the route as a trolley line that would have started at the Corona terminus of what was later extended to become the IRT Flushing line.
All these stories can be seen as feints in the ongoing competition between the New York Central (associated with the Vanderbilts, of course) and the Pennsylvania Railroad. Media manipulation is not a new phenomenon!
From Kleiner's Korner: 100 Years Ago on the Motor Parkway (April - May, 1924) and a RIP
I attended the 50th Vanderbilt 1908 celebration as invited by Leo Peter’s who brought his 1905 Reo for us to ride in. George Robertson , winner was there.
From Long Island History Journal: A review of the books "Vanderbilt Cup Races of Long Island and "The Long Island Motor Parkway"
Rollin’s granddaughter Betty King had this medal. She said she gave it to the National Inventors Hall of Fame Museum after Rollin was inducted, but they know nothing of it.
Where is this medal? Several White steam car historians and biographers want to know.
From Mystery Foto #33 Solved: Windsor White's gold medal from the 1902 500-mile Reliability Contest from NYC to Boston and return for the White Steamer
Really think the couple up on Jericho Tpke are the same couple that officially toured the LIMP 1958 - 1967. Could also be Fred’s parents. Maybe his parents did the tours? Believe this couple is still unknown.
From Mystery Friday Foto #15 Solved; Fred Rieder at the Jericho Turnpike Highway Bridge in 1954/1955
Joseph Oesterle - likely a heightened concrete barrier added later to prevent pedestrians from falling over?
Fred Rieder - an enhanced close-up of you and the bike, and a Sept 18, 1950 aerial of the lodge, pre Cromwell Rd. Courtesy Cradle of Aviation Archives
From Mystery Friday Foto #15 Solved; Fred Rieder at the Jericho Turnpike Highway Bridge in 1954/1955
Brian McCarthy - Quite possible the same couple exploring/documenting the LIMP have reached the Jericho Tpke bridge in Mineola. If so there’s a third person photographing.
I’ve seen multiple kiosks and toll lodges at the Mineola site, courtesy VanderbiltCupRaces.com.
From Mystery Friday Foto #15 Solved; Fred Rieder at the Jericho Turnpike Highway Bridge in 1954/1955
What’s up everyone!
I miss the Motor Parkway.
Here’s some pics of this location looking at it from the other side, the north side of Jericho Tpk
From Mystery Friday Foto #15 Solved; Fred Rieder at the Jericho Turnpike Highway Bridge in 1954/1955
My mother Edna Levey was the school secretary for 37 years. She also was a student in Troy,N.Y. when she was a student
From Was the "Bagatelle" Mansion in Half Hollow Hills Built by a Vanderbilt?
My mother Edna Levey was the school secretary for 37 years and she was a student of the same at Troy,N.Y.
From Was the "Bagatelle" Mansion in Half Hollow Hills Built by a Vanderbilt?
Those are two different kiosks. The six-sided kiosk is not identified with a location, Also, I believe the directional view description of the 1909 dated photo is wrong. I’m assuming that the roadway in front of the kiosk is Jericho Turnpike therefore the view is to the southeast’
From Mystery Friday Foto #15 Solved; Fred Rieder at the Jericho Turnpike Highway Bridge in 1954/1955
Joseph. I agree that the kiosk looks like a 4 sided structure in the 1909 picture.
From Mystery Friday Foto #15 Solved; Fred Rieder at the Jericho Turnpike Highway Bridge in 1954/1955
Not Old Swamp Rd, Round Swamp Rd lol : )
From Mystery Friday Foto #15 Solved; Fred Rieder at the Jericho Turnpike Highway Bridge in 1954/1955
I see what you’re seeing, Joseph. The view of the kiosk from Jericho is 2 sides meeting each other, the roof too. Then the view from the field side is 3 sides, roof too. Both in the 1909 and 1910 images. Odd construction, but I think it’s the same building. Recall a blog here about Old Country Rd was being widened while the LIMP was in operation. Like they extended each side of the Highway bridge then constructing those thick walls on each side. Looks like the same construction was done with the Highway bridge at Jericho. You’re right about the barriers, some exist still - East of New Hyde Park Rd, West of Roslyn Rd, East of Old Swamp Rd.
From Mystery Friday Foto #15 Solved; Fred Rieder at the Jericho Turnpike Highway Bridge in 1954/1955
“East view of Toll Gate”, from photographer. Photo is actually east view of Toll Gate, looking west.
From Mystery Friday Foto #15 Solved; Fred Rieder at the Jericho Turnpike Highway Bridge in 1954/1955
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