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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)


  • 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)


  • Second Meeting of the Long Island Motor Parkway Preservation Society
    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)


  • Census of Existing Motor Parkway License Plates
    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)


  • News Clip “The Beast is Back”
    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)


  • A Tribute to Ray Jacobs (1919-2011)
    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)


  • 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)


  • 100th Anniversary Indy 500 Article “Homecoming: The Marques of 1911”
    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)


  • Art Kleiner’s Exploration #3: The Motor Parkway West of Bagatelle Road in Wheatley Heights
    May 11 2011

    Art Kleiner’s Exploration #3: The Motor Parkway West of Bagatelle Road in Wheatley Heights

    As noted last week, Art Kleiner is one of the current bravest explorers of the Long Island Motor Parkway. There is not a forest, thorn patch or hill that will stop Art from finding remnants of the Motor Parkway. Here are his recent findings from trips west of Bagatelle Road in the area known as Dix Hills, Melville, Half-Hollow Hills and Wheatley Hills depending on your map. (0 comments)


  • Elsie Janis and The Broadway Show “The Vanderbilt Cup”
    May 10 2011

    Elsie Janis and The Broadway Show “The Vanderbilt Cup”

    Tyler: "I was wondering what info you had about Elsie Janis in The Vanderbilt Cup (1906). She was from Columbus, Ohio and I am too and I am interested in automotive history and Columbus history. Any info would be great! Thank you so much!" (4 comments)




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Apr 15 2026 Thank you Ariejan! Better late than never! You’re information also aligns with Alice being a woman of means at that time and…

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