Long Island Motor Parkway
-
Sep 20 2008
Long Island Motor Parkway Suffolk County Mystery Photo
Can anyone identify the location of this 1914 photo showing a car near the Long Island Motor Parkway? The car is adjacent to a sign that apparently reads " To Parkway Inn, Lake Ronkonkoma via the Motor Parkway". A smaller sign on the post indicates the direction to a company or store with the logo "AB". (8 comments)
-
Sep 18 2008
Long Island Motor Parkway Featured in August Model A News
An article by Bruce Adams on the Long Island Motor Parkway was recently printed in the magazine MODEL A NEWS. Images in the article were from the collections of Bruce Adams, the Garden City Archives, the Garden City Chamber of Commerce and the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum. (0 comments)
-
Sep 05 2008
New Exhibit on the Long Island Motor Parkway and Vanderbilt Cup Races at Roosevelt Field Mall
In celebration of the centennial anniversary of the Long Island Motor Parkway and the 1908 Vanderbilt Cup Race, a new exhibit is on display at the Roosevelt Field Mall from Friday, September 5th to Sunday, September 14th.The exhibit is located in the J.C. Penny Court in front of Bloomingdales and Dick's Sporting Goods. (2 comments)
-
Aug 29 2008
Motoring with Bob Barauskas: August 2008 Issue of Blue Smoke Newsletter
MOTORING WITH BOB BARAUSKAS Blue Smoke Newsletter August 2008 A reprint of an article by Bob Barauskas (past president of the Peconic Bay Region of A.A.C.A.) in the August 2008 issue of the "Blue Smoke" newsletter. (0 comments)
-
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)
-
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)
-
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)
-
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)
-
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)
-
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)
