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  • Mystery Foto #51 Solved: The Garden City Lodge on the move on March 11, 1989
    Dec 21 2020

    Mystery Foto #51 Solved: The Garden City Lodge on the move on March 11, 1989

    Al Velocci challenged you to identify this weekend's Mystery Foto. (28 comments)


  • 1958-1967 tours of the Long Island Motor  Parkway #1: Queens
    Dec 19 2020

    1958-1967 tours of the Long Island Motor Parkway #1: Queens

    From 1958 to 1967, an unidentified couple documented their tour of the Motor Parkway with over 70 photos taken from the Western Terminus in Queens to the Eastern Terminus (Lake Ronkonkoma). In the first of a new series, these ten photos feature our favorite parkway in Queens taken around 1958. (12 comments)


  • Howard Kroplick named to Wharton Graduate Emeritus Society’s Honor Roll for his non-profit activities
    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)


  • Tucker 48 replica movie prop car sells for $100,000
    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)


  • Roslyn students sell $4,054 of gourmet popcorn to support the Roslyn Grist Mill Project
    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)


  • Kleiner’s Korner: A 1907 Vanderbilt Cup Race Entry
    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)


  • Mystery Foto #50 Solved: William K. Vanderbilt, Jr. on the Long Island Motor Parkway
    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)


  • Helck Family Collection: Distinguished service citation for Joe Tracy awarded  by Automobile Old Timers in 1948
    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)


  • Update 12/12/20: An Amazing “Message in a Bottle” Discovery and the Roslyn Grist Mill Match Challenge
    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)


  • Film of the Week: Consuelo’s Wedding
    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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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…

Apr 15 2026 Sorry for the late reply. The car is a 1908 Pope-Hartford, presumably the 30hp model M. The date of the car supports the 1908…

Apr 13 2026 I was fortunate enough to attend Howard’s tribute to Clark back in 2014.  I remember seeing that diorama there.  A…

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The six Vanderbilt Cup Races held on Long Island from 1904 to 1910 were the greatest sporting events of their day, and the first international automobile road races held in the United States. The races had a far-reaching impact on the development of American automobiles and parkways. This site provides comprehensive information on the races, the Long Island Motor Parkway and current Long Island automotive events, car shows and news.

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