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Dec 18 2020
Howard Kroplick named to Wharton Graduate Emeritus Society’s Honor Roll for his non-profit activities
I am pleased to announce that the Wharton Graduate Emeritus Society has named me to the 2020 Honor Roll in the Crandall Challenge program. (10 comments)
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Dec 16 2020
Tucker 48 replica movie prop car sells for $100,000
Bill Murray has forwarded this notice of a unique Tucker memorabilia to be sold by bringatrailer.com tomorrow. (4 comments)
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Dec 16 2020
Roslyn students sell $4,054 of gourmet popcorn to support the Roslyn Grist Mill Project
A group of Roslyn High School students, led by junior Rylie Stam, organized a student membership program for the Roslyn Landmark Society and in support of the Roslyn Grist Mill Project. (0 comments)
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Dec 15 2020
Kleiner’s Korner: A 1907 Vanderbilt Cup Race Entry
Even though the Vanderbilt Cup Race was not held in 1907, manufacturers were busy planning their entries until the race was officially called off. Here is the story of the Dragon, a short lived auto manufacturer that had hoped to enter up to three cars in the race and Joe Tracy's involvement with the company. (8 comments)
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Dec 14 2020
Mystery Foto #50 Solved: William K. Vanderbilt, Jr. on the Long Island Motor Parkway
Did you solve this weekend's historic Mystery Foto? (15 comments)
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Dec 12 2020
Helck Family Collection: Distinguished service citation for Joe Tracy awarded by Automobile Old Timers in 1948
Among the documents found in the Helck Family Collection are veteran Vanderbilt Cup Race driver Joe Tracy's original honors and licenses. This citation was awarded to Joe Tracy at the Ninth Annual Meeting of the Automobile Old Timers on November 9, 1948. (4 comments)
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Dec 12 2020
Update 12/12/20: An Amazing “Message in a Bottle” Discovery and the Roslyn Grist Mill Match Challenge
Thanks to Andrew G., Mark S., Mike C., Sarah E., Brian M. Jennifer R., Lisa R., Meredith S., Josh L., Carolyn L., Vanessa K., Sharon M., Ellie K., Jay F, Evan L. Lois K., Dana K. Michael T. and Al V. (my favorite co-author) for your contributions to the Roslyn Grist Mill Match Challenge. Much appreciated! (4 comments)
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Dec 11 2020
Film of the Week: Consuelo’s Wedding
PBS' American Experience posted this 4-minute film of Consuelo Vanderbilt's marriage to the Duke of Marlborough. (0 comments)
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Dec 10 2020
Kleiner’s Korner: How the Motor Parkway Aided the Red Cross in Garden City
Starting in 1941, the Red Cross Motor Corps utilized the Motor Parkway in Garden City to train and test volunteer members. (6 comments)
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Dec 08 2020
Mystery Foto #49 Solved: A 1953 View over Merrick Avenue and East Meadow and Westbury
The Cradle of Aviation challenged you to solve this weekend's newly scanned aerial. (12 comments)
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