Long Island Motor Parkway
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Oct 22 2009
The Motor Parkway Bridges over the Northern State Parkway
Ron, with the construction of the Northern State Parkway in the early 1930s, Robert Moses agreed to build two Motor Parkway bridges over the new parkway, one just west of Lakeville Road and another west of New Hyde Park Road. At this section of the Motor Parkway, the right-of way did not cross the Long Island Expressway. Here's the amazing supporting photos. (4 comments)
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Oct 17 2009
The Motor Parkway in Hollis Hills, Queens
Art, one of the best preserved sections of the Motor Parkway is near your parent's home in Hollis Hills, Queens. When the parkway closed on April 17, 1938, Robert Moses created a bike path over the first two and half miles in Queens. The bike path is still very active today and includes three well-preserved, original Motor Parkway bridges over Hollis Hills Terrace (see above), 73rd Avenue and Springfield Boulevard. (3 comments)
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Oct 14 2009
Motor Parkway from Little Neck Parkway to Marcus Avenue Part II
Joe, thanks for the comment and excellent observation. LIMP expert Sam Berliner agrees with you and suggested the Motor Parkway bridge that I labeled Little Neck Parkway actually went over Hewlett Avenue. To determine the facts, I called in the LIMP CSI Team and requested a Concrete Scene Investigation. (9 comments)
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Oct 08 2009
The Motor Parkway from Little Neck Parkway to Marcus Avenue Part I
Elliott, thanks for the questions. First, the pavement of the Long Island Motor Parkway was only 16 to 22 feet across. The Motor Parkway right-of way (the area purchased by Vanderbilt and his business associates) was typically 50 feet to 100 feet in width. The property lines and the guardrails for the Motor Parkway were often indicated by concrete posts (described extensively on Sam Berliner's wonderful Motor Parkway website). Hundreds of these posts are still in place today from Fresh Meadows… (4 comments)
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Sep 21 2009
A Postcard View from the Powell Avenue Motor Parkway Bridge in Bethpage
Cyril, the location of the Motor Parkway in his excellent postcard had me stumped for months. However, the big curve in the background and the bridge just after the curve (seen just above the trees on the right) were major clues. Here's your answer: (0 comments)
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Sep 15 2009
The Great Neck Lodge in Lake Success
Hi Neal, thanks for the book review! Let me help you get oriented with one of my favorite Motor Parkway buildings. (2 comments)
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Sep 04 2009
The Long Island Motor Parkway Bridge Over Little Neck Parkway in Queens
Here is a rare photo of the Long Island Motor Parkway Bridge over Little Neck Parkway courtesy of the Queens Borough President's Collection. Looking north, this 1928 photo was taken in rural Queens. (7 comments)
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Aug 18 2009
Article “The License Plates of the Vanderbilt Long Island Motor Parkway”
In response to several requests to my E-Z pass post and with the permission of my favorite co-author Al Velocci, I am posted a pdf of the article "The License Plates of the Vanderbilt Long Island Motor Parkway" published in the Spring 2000 issue of the Long Island Forum. (0 comments)
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Aug 15 2009
Matching a Motor Parkway License Plate to Its Original Owner
Peter, thanks for the follow-up to last week's post on the Long Island Motor Parkway porcelain plates and for sending photos of your father's wonderful car with his 1928 LIMP plate. (0 comments)
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Aug 14 2009
Queens Urban Park Rangers to Tour the Motor Parkway on Sunday
The Queens Courier reports that Urban Park Rangers will conduct a walking tour of the Queens section of the Long Island Motor Parkway this Sunday: On Sunday, August 16 at noon travel back in time as the Urban Park Rangers discuss the History of Vanderbilt Motor Parkway at Cunningham Park. Meet at the Union Turnpike parking lot at 197th Street. Call 718-846-2731 for details. (0 comments)
