Long Island Motor Parkway
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Jun 18 2018
Updated: Mystery Postcard Foto #24 Solved: The Massapequa-Hicksville Road Bridge Under Construction
My favorite co-author Al Velocci challenged die-hard Motor Parkway fans to solve this difficult Mystery Postcard. Full disclosure: Both Al and I do not have a definitive answer. (18 comments)
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Jun 11 2018
Mystery Foto #23 Solved: A Caproni CA-5 Taking Off at Hazelhurst Field in September 1918
Richard Panchyk, author of Hidden History of Long Island, challenged you to solve this weekend's Mystery Flying Foto. (8 comments)
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Jun 04 2018
Mystery Foto #22 Solved: A 1955 Aerial View of the Motor Parkway Surrounding Commack Road
This weekend's Mystery Foto provided a unique view of the Motor Parkway. (22 comments)
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May 22 2018
VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: From the Lodgekeeper’s Family Archives-The Garden City Lodge
Greg O. has forwarded an email from the grandson of Motor Parkway lodge keepers Christian and Elizabeth Ernst. Gordon Bainbridge provided his Motor Parkway memories and this photo of the Garden City Lodge (circa 1931). (12 comments)
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May 14 2018
Mystery Foto #19 Solved: The Motor Parkway East of Clinton Road, Garden City in the 1950s
Brian McCarthy challenged you to solve another Motor Parkway Mystery Foto. (16 comments)
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May 09 2018
Vanderbilia: The Long Island Motor Parkway Toll Ticket
A very neat Motor Parkway collectible is the "ticket" that was given to the driver when they passed through a toll lodge. (8 comments)
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May 07 2018
Mystery Foto#18 Solved:A 1951 View of the LIRR Motor Parkway Bridge from the New York State Archives
Frank Femenias challenged you to solve this weekend's Mystery Foto. (13 comments)
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May 05 2018
The Western Terminus of the Motor Parkway in Fresh Meadows Circa 1938
My favorite co-author Al Velocci has recently discovered a 60" x 28" aerial of Fresh Meadows and Cunningham Park circa 1938. The aerial provides new insight into the Western Terminus of the Long Island Motor Parkway. (6 comments)
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May 01 2018
Sam & Dave’s “Excellent Motor Parkway Hike” IX:To the Finish Line at Half Hollows Hills
In the ninth and final post of the "Excellent Motor Parkway Hike" series, Dave Russo and his then 11-year old son Sammy explored the Motor Parkway east of Bagatelle Road in Half Hollow Hills. (10 comments)
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Apr 30 2018
Mystery Foto #17 Solved: North Hempstead Town Supervisor Edwin C. Willets Driving a 1904 Buckmobile
Jeff Levy challenged you to become a history detective to figure out this weekend's Mystery Foto. (18 comments)
