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Apr 07 2011
Central Park Historical Society Press Release: April Presentation on the Long Island Motor Parkway

The Central Park Historical Society has issued a press release concerning its program at the Bethpage Public Library on April 27, 2011 beginning at 7:30 pm: (1 comments)

Apr 05 2011
The Story of the “Four” Brentwood Toll Lodges (1911-1934)

A few days ago, a wise gentleman asked me how come the last "Brentwood" Lodge was not located in Brentwood and why was it was described last week as the "last" one? Excellent questions that were answered by my favorite co-author Al Velocci's in his solo book 'The Toll Lodges of the Long Island Motor Parkway, and Their Gatekeeper' Lives". With Al's permission, this is the story of the four, yes four, Brentwood Lodges. (3 comments)

Mar 31 2011
VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: Images of The Last Brentwood Lodge & the Commack Spur Road

The final road construction on the Motor Parkway was the completion of the 1.55-mile Commack Spur" connecting Jericho Turnpike to the Parkway in September 1928. Located just 1/5 mile east of Commack Road, it was hoped that the spur would further increase traffic on the Parkway. The Spur was promoted in a new Motor Parkway brochure and map with an arrow pointed to the new entrance with a note to "Turn Left at Red Disc". (1 comments)

Mar 24 2011
The Lakeville Road Motor Parkway Bridge in Lake Success

Robbi S.: "I wanted to let you know how much I enjoy your blog and thank you for the effort you put into it. I've developed an avid interest in the LIMP, especially relating to the Lake Success area since I grew up there. I have never found nor seen any photos of the bridge that spanned Lakeville Rd. or of the extant parkway between Lakeville and New Hyde Park Rd.(after the toll lodge). Are you aware of any?" (0 comments)

Mar 23 2011
Suffolk County Airmap 1930 Aerial Survey #1: Ronkonkoma

In 1928 Suffolk County commissioned an aerial photography company to create a comprehensive record of their roads, terrain and properties. Two years later, the Airmap company photographed the entire county including our favorite historic road; the Long Island Motor Parkway. Courtesy of the Suffolk County Department of Planning, the first in the series of Suffolk county Airmaps highlights the Ronkonkoma area: (1 comments)

Mar 22 2011
Newly Discovered Photos of Motor Parkway Bridges and Willie K’s Guest Lodge in Lake Success

In the never-ending treasure hunt for new images of the Vanderbilt Cup Races and the Long Island Motor Parkway, I found some gems from the collection of New York State Parks Bureau of Historic Sites. The first images from this collection provide insight into Willie K's former Deepdale guest lodge and the Lake Success Motor Parkway bridges over Marcus Avenue and Northern State Parkway. (6 comments)

Mar 10 2011
Presentation “The Long Island Motor Parkway, the 1908 Vanderbilt Cup Race and Central Park”

The Central Park Historical Society and the Bethpage Public Library will be co-sponsoring a presentation The Long Island Motor Parkway, the 1908 Vanderbilt Cup Race and Central Park" to be held on Wednesday, April 27, 2011 beginning at 7:30 PM. They have issued the following press release: (0 comments)

Mar 04 2011
Update #1: Damage to the Old Bethpage Village Restoration Motor Parkway Bridge

As reported on December 15, 2010, January 12, 2011, and February 15, 2011, the Old Bethpage Village Restoration Motor Parkway Bridge has been subjected to dumping of debris and an attack by graffiti vandals. Last December, Jim McKenna, Site Director of the Old Bethpage Village Restoration, committed to cleaning up the bridge. Here's the latest update: (5 comments)

Mar 01 2011
Archives: Long Island Motor Parkway- Lake Success

Links to relevant posts on the Long Island Motor Parkway in Lake Success (Updated: April 1, 2011): (0 comments)