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  • Highlights of the Roslyn Landmark Society’s ‘Pizza Party’ at the Waterfront Garage
    Jul 10 2024

    Highlights of the Roslyn Landmark Society’s ‘Pizza Party’ at the Waterfront Garage

    On Sunday, June 30, 2024, The Roslyn Landmark Society held a pizza party at the Waterfront Garage to welcome the 1984 Tritan A2 Aerocar to the Kroplick collection. (0 comments)


  • Mystery Friday Foto #27 Solved: Freeport Racetrack/Stadium
    Jul 09 2024

    Mystery Friday Foto #27 Solved: Freeport Racetrack/Stadium

    Did you identify the Freeport Stadium? (6 comments)


  • The Planning and Construction of the Long Island Expressway Through the Roslyn Area: 1953 – 1959
    Jul 06 2024

    The Planning and Construction of the Long Island Expressway Through the Roslyn Area: 1953 – 1959

    Roslyn Landmark Society trustee Mitchell Schwartz, of Flower Hill, has published an extensive history report for the Roslyn Landmark Society on the construction of the Long Island Expressway through the Roslyn area (between exits 36 and 39) in the 1950s. The report highlights the planning and construction of the highway through the area. (4 comments)


  • The newly discovered owner of the Mustang III Concept Show Car in 1968 and 1969
    Jul 03 2024

    The newly discovered owner of the Mustang III Concept Show Car in 1968 and 1969

    The owner of the Mustang III in 1968 and 1969 has recently been discovered. (0 comments)


  • Mystery Friday Foto #26 Solved; A Pair of Oldsmobile Vanderbilt Racers in 1910
    Jul 02 2024

    Mystery Friday Foto #26 Solved; A Pair of Oldsmobile Vanderbilt Racers in 1910

    Did you identify this pair of Vanderbilt Cup racers? (2 comments)


  • InstaGRAM Report: Peter Helck: Advertising and Art Part 2 — Chevrolet Trucks
    Jun 29 2024

    InstaGRAM Report: Peter Helck: Advertising and Art Part 2 — Chevrolet Trucks

    A behind the scenes look at how Chevrolet truck advertisements from the 1950's were artistically crafted by Peter Helck. (4 comments)


  • Save the Date-Rain or Shine: Waterfront at Roslyn Garage Pizza Party hosted by the Roslyn Landmark Society this Sunday, June 30, 2024
    Jun 28 2024

    Save the Date-Rain or Shine: Waterfront at Roslyn Garage Pizza Party hosted by the Roslyn Landmark Society this Sunday, June 30, 2024

    The Roslyn Landmark Society will be hosting a Pizza Party for its membership at the Waterfront at Roslyn Garage, 55 Lumber Road, Roslyn on Sunday, June 30, 2024 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. The party will celebrate the arrival of the rare 1984 Domino's Tritan A2 Aerocar to the Howard Kroplick Collection. (2 comments)


  • Tucker 1003 For Sale: The Force Could be with You!
    Jun 26 2024

    Tucker 1003 For Sale: The Force Could be with You!

    Tucker 1003, formerly owned by George Lucas, is once again for sale. (0 comments)


  • Mystery Foto #25: The Botto Farmway Bridge in Old Bethpage documented at the 150 Motor Parkway Building.
    Jun 25 2024

    Mystery Foto #25: The Botto Farmway Bridge in Old Bethpage documented at the 150 Motor Parkway Building.

    Pelly and Christophe Damianos challenged you to identify this Motor Parkway Bridge. (9 comments)


  • Kleiner’s Korner:  Another Hotel Near the Vanderbilt Cup Races
    Jun 22 2024

    Kleiner’s Korner:  Another Hotel Near the Vanderbilt Cup Races

    Several Vanderbilt Cup Races ran near the village of Westbury and several hotels were there to serve race goers. (5 comments)




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