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May 24 2011
Postcards from the Long Island Automotive Museum: Alcos
The Long Island Automotive Museum offered a wide array of related merchandise including; jewelry, label buttons, photos, model car kits, china and series of postcards. As described in this brochure , provided by Walter McCarthy, there were over 500 cars postcards published featuring the cars of "Henry Austin Clark, Jr. and other noted collections". Here are three Alco postcards: (1 comments)
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May 21 2011
Take the Alco Black Beast Road Test
In preparation for several upcoming special events, the Alco Black Beast was successfully road tested over 20 miles during the last three days. (7 comments)
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May 20 2011
VanderbiltCupRaces.com Forum #13 -Saturday, May 21, 2011 (Events, Links and Comments)
Feedback and sharing of information are much appreciated on VanderbiltCupRaces.com. Today's Forum provides information on this weekend's six car shows, links to the website and a sampling of recent comments: (0 comments)
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May 19 2011
VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: Krug’s Hotel in Mineola During the 1904 Vanderbilt Cup Race
Krug's East Williston Hotel was on the Vanderbilt Cup Courses for the 1904, 1905 and 1906 races. Oddly enough, a photo of the hotel on the northwest corner of the intersection of Jericho Turnpike and Willis Avenue in Mineola during the 1904 race had never been published.... until now: (3 comments)
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May 18 2011
Second Meeting of the Long Island Motor Parkway Preservation Society
Despite the never-ending rainstorm, a total of 22 people last night attended the second meeting of the Long Island Motor Parkway Preservation Society at the Bonwit Inn in Commack. Among the topics discussed were: (2 comments)
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May 17 2011
Census of Existing Motor Parkway License Plates
Kayrn R: "How many Long Island Motor Parkway license plates are currently known to be in circulation? (0 comments)
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May 16 2011
News Clip “The Beast is Back”
An excellent news feature was produced today by reporter Greg Cergol and video journalist John Albertson on the restored Alco Black Beast and its upcoming trip to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. (0 comments)
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May 14 2011
A Tribute to Ray Jacobs (1919-2011)
Last Wednesday, Ray Jacobs passed away peacefully at the age of 92. Ray was dedicated to Roslyn as a resident, professional photographer and an active member of the Roslyn Landmark Society. Today's post is a tribute to Ray's memory. (9 comments)
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May 13 2011
This Weekend’s Eight Featured Long Island Automotive Events
It should be a busy weekend on Long Island with eight cars shows. The Alco Black Beast remains in the shop preparing for a special upcoming event. (0 comments)
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May 12 2011
100th Anniversary Indy 500 Article “Homecoming: The Marques of 1911”
A rich century of automotive heritage will be honored this Friday, May 13 and Saturday, May 14, 2011 at the 100th Anniversary Indy 500 Celebration of Automobiles at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The official program for the event has been published including an article "Homecoming: The Marques of 1911" written by Indy historian Donald Davidson. (0 comments)
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