Long Island Motor Parkway
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Aug 17 2008
Queens Chronicle reports “Land Grab” along the Long Island Motor Parkway
The Queens Chronicle reports reports that New York City will be taking action against residents who infringe on the right-of-way of the Long Island Motor Parkway. (0 comments)
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Jul 28 2008
Arcadia Publishing Announces a New Long Island Motor Parkway Book
A new book on the Long Island Motor Parkway will be published by Arcadia Publishing and will be available on September 1, 2008. The over 200 rare images in this book, many published for the first time, have been selected from the archives of major museums, libraries, and private collectors. All author royalties from the book are being contributed to CAPS (Child Abuse Prevention Services of Long Island). (0 comments)
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Jun 26 2008
New Book from Howard Kroplick and Al Velocci “The Long Island Motor Parkway”
The Long Island Motor Parkway made its appearance during a pivotal time in American history with the advent of the automobile. A daring enterprise at the time, it is unquestionably the forerunner of the modern highway system. Features such as the use of reinforced concrete, bridges to eliminate grade crossings, banked curves, guard rails and landscaping were all pioneered by the Parkway. For the first time, a book will be available documenting this pioneering parkway. (7 comments)
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May 06 2008
The Lost Bridges of the Motor Parkway: The Wheeler Farmway Bridge in Queens
When the 48 miles of the Motor Parkway were completed in the 1926, a total of 65 bridges had been built over and under the parkway. Most of the bridges were used to avoid intersections of major roads. However, many of the bridges were built to connect adjoining properties and farms. These "farmway" bridges were part of the negotiations when the Long Island Motor Parkway, Inc. purchased the right-of way. Only 7 of the original bridges remain intact; 73rd Avenue Bridge, Hollis Hills Terrace… (3 comments)
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Apr 09 2008
Motor Parkway Makes News (NY Times 4/04/2008)
The New York Times published an article on Robert Miller and his quest to preserve the Long Island Motor Parkway. (0 comments)
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Apr 07 2008
Recommended Website: “Art’s Long Island Motor Parkway Website”- Views of the Motor Parkway Today
Wonderful views of the remnants of the Long Island Motor Parkway in Nassau and Suffolk Counties can be seen in "Art's Long Island Motor Parkway" website. (2 comments)
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Mar 29 2008
Views of the Motor Parkway in the Hempstead Plains
The Hempstead Plains and Michael Abbey's' websites provide various current views of the Long Island Motor Parkway in Nassau County. (0 comments)
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Mar 25 2008
Sam Berliner’s Long Island Motor Parkway Website
My favorite website on the Long Island Motor Parkway. Long Island Motor Parkway Website (0 comments)
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Mar 19 2008
Current Views of the Motor Parkway in Queens County
Links to current views of the LIMP right-of-way in Queens County. (0 comments)
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Mar 15 2008
How much of the Long Island Motor Parkway still exists?
Steve J: I grew up on 199st street in Fresh Meadows, (actually in a private house across the street from the actual development) and must have walked on the speedway a thousand and one times. The bridges over 73rd ave and over Francis Lewis Blvd are both works of art. How much of the speedway is still around? Hope to hear from you.... (2 comments)
