Long Island Motor Parkway
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Sep 18 2010
A Map of the Long Island Motor Parkway & Queens Historical Sites
Steven W. comments: "Do you have a detailed road map of the full route of the Motor Parkway with surrounding residential streets? This would be highly appreciated, as I would love to see it and bike through the trails of the demolished part in Nassau County". (5 comments)
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Sep 14 2010
Then & Now: The Ronkonkoma Lodge
Andy Hartwell comments: "A few months back I took a ride to the eastern end of the current Motor Parkway - right up to the lake - looking for any signs of the old Ronkonkoma Lodge. Nothing jumped out at me. Any chance you can pinpoint the exact location on a google earth map for me? Maybe some then and now pics too?" Andy, you ask for it , here is your: Then and Now: The Ronkonkoma Lodge (3 comments)
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Sep 06 2010
Then & Now: The Jericho Turnpike Motor Parkway Bridge and the Mineola Lodge
Sara Danz comments: "I remember seeing a photo of the excavation of the LIMP UNDER Jericho Turnpike just south of this. Has anyone ever seen this photo? I haven't been able to find it again." (3 comments)
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Aug 31 2010
Archives: Long Island Motor Parkway- Films, Videos and Slideshows
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Aug 30 2010
Then & Now: The Motor Parkway in Wheatley Hills Golf Club, East Williston
Last Sunday, we explored the history of the Motor Parkway right-of-way that virtually split the Wheatley Hills Golf Course in East Williston. In order to obtain this East Williston right-of-way, the Motor Parkway purchased the entire 68-acre farm of William Titus in 1909. Four years later, the property was sold or leased to develop a golf club which became Wheatley Hills. For many years, LIMPers asked the question, do any remnants of the Motor Parkway still remain on this private property? (1 comments)
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Aug 28 2010
The Motor Parkway and the Wheatley Hills Golf Club in East Williston
The Long Island Motor Parkway changed directions in East Williston from Roslyn Road (East/West) towards East Williston Road (North/South). As seen in this 1940 map, the parkway split the Wheatley Hills Golf Club in half. Several questions immediately come to mind in looking at this section: Which came first the parkway or the golf club? How did members enter the club from the Motor Parkway? Are there any parts of the parkway still existing today? Here are some answers: (4 comments)
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Aug 17 2010
Presentation Tonight in Brentwood “The Incredible Vanderbilt Cup Races”
Tonight, I will be presenting "The Incredible Vanderbilt Cup Races" at the Brentwood Public Library located at 34 Second Avenue. The presentation will begin at 7:00 PM and will include a Q&A session on the races and the Long Island Motor Parkway. All honorarium and book proceeds will be donated to Child Prevention Services (CAPS). (0 comments)
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Aug 10 2010
The Eight Intact Long Island Motor Parkway Bridges
Question from Charlie S: "How many original Long Island Motor Parkway bridges are still standing and intact?" (2 comments)
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Aug 02 2010
Archives: Long Island Motor Parkway Toll Lodges
Links to related posts on VanderbiltCupRaces.com (Updated: October 31, 2011): (0 comments)
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Aug 02 2010
Archives: Long Island Motor Parkway Bridges
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