Vanderbilt Cup Races

Dec 06 2018 Brian D McCarthy 9:13 PM

Yes, this was in the time period of Mr. Clinton’s less than appropriate behavior. A few seconds of confusion and surprise followed by laughter. He’ll never forget this moment either, Howard. Thanks for sharing.

From Kroplick Diaries: A Tribute to President George H.W. Bush

Dec 05 2018 Brian D McCarthy 3:07 PM

Revising my comment here. After zooming in onto the lone abutment image, what I thought was a plaque is actually a SHADOW. So the “space” between the top ends of the abutment is for the roadway, Old Country Rd. Fairly certain that’s a temp backing on the opposite side of the abutment while the concrete hardens.

From Surveyor Clinton Robertson Photo Album: The Old Country Road Motor Parkway Bridge

Dec 04 2018 frank femenias 1:44 PM

Brian - Great catch!!! Great Scott, I overlooked it. The sign is identical to the Mayan Ruins’ sign placement. The trees are different in the back. Sending Howard the pic.

Steve - You cracked me up this time.

From Surveyor Clinton Robertson Photo Album: The Old Country Road Motor Parkway Bridge

Dec 04 2018 Gene Perry 1:07 PM

The auto in photo D is a 1963 Chevy Impala coupe

From Mystery Foto #48 Solved: An Aerial of the Historic Village of Roslyn (Circa 1975-1977)

Dec 04 2018 Carol Wilkie 11:21 AM

My grandfather, Thomas J. Leonard, was a chauffeur for the Holloways for many years and I have many memories of Foxland. My grandparents lived in a three bedroom cottage on the estate. The estate was beautiful and I loved the place. I roamed all over those seventy-five acres as a child. I loved the stables and being around the horses. The groom would let me help groom the horses with him. I even fell in the swimming pool one day when I was very young while trying to reach a float and had to be fished out by my mother. We would ride our sleds in the rolling front pastures in winter. I often played with William, one of Holloway grandchildren. The Holloways were wonderful people and were great to my grandparents.

From From the Grace Holloway Family Album: Photos of the Old Westbury Home Built by Driver Foxhall Keene

Dec 03 2018 frank femenias 9:30 PM

Early ‘70s

From Mystery Foto #48 Solved: An Aerial of the Historic Village of Roslyn (Circa 1975-1977)

Dec 03 2018 Brian D McCarthy 8:33 PM

Didn’t really want to attempt this mystery, but I have some thoughts about the aerial.

I was trying to find an image of here 1960’s, early 70’s no luck. Did find a 1913 postcard image of the clock tower viewing west. The cannon was not in the image ( realize a cannon from the Spanish/American war was and is currently on the east side of the tower in the direction of the flagpole ). Does anyone know when the cannon was placed here?

This aerial is basically viewing east. There’s a small spruce tree “hiding” the cannon, assuming that the cannon had to be here by then. Perhaps knowing when this tree was removed might hone in on the time of this aerial? It’s not particularly tall in this image. Maybe it was decorated during Christmas? This tree isn’t there presently.

From Mystery Foto #48 Solved: An Aerial of the Historic Village of Roslyn (Circa 1975-1977)

Dec 03 2018 Mike Appice 5:54 PM

Judging by all the various cars years and models i say the picture was takin in 1976

From Mystery Foto #48 Solved: An Aerial of the Historic Village of Roslyn (Circa 1975-1977)

Dec 03 2018 Greg O. 6:50 AM

Didn’t have time to ID every car, but car B looks to be a 1976 ish Olds Curlass 2 door, placing this photo somewhere around then 1976/77

From Mystery Foto #48 Solved: An Aerial of the Historic Village of Roslyn (Circa 1975-1977)

Dec 03 2018 rita hesse 12:23 AM

Great photos in this collection Enjoy each time I view this site Thank you W P Historical Committee

From Surveyor Clinton Robertson Photo Album: The Old Country Road Motor Parkway Bridge

Dec 02 2018 Steve Lucas 5:36 PM

For me, the cars are a little too far away to positively identify but the photo has a mid-1970’s feel so I’ll guess 1976.

From Mystery Foto #48 Solved: An Aerial of the Historic Village of Roslyn (Circa 1975-1977)

Dec 02 2018 Steve Lucas 5:23 PM

Brings back great childhood memories. I spent many hours with my friends on top of the LIRR bridge in the 1950’s throwing rocks at the trains below. Sure hope the statute of limitations has passed.

From Surveyor Clinton Robertson Photo Album: The Old Country Road Motor Parkway Bridge

Dec 02 2018 John Van Gasteren 4:31 PM

A. 1975 Olds 98
B. 1975 Olds Cutlass
C. 1973 Chevy Chevelle
D. 1972 Dodge Monaco
E. 1971 Chevy Camaro
F. 1973 Cadillac Eldorado
G. 1973 pontiac Grand Prix
1976 Datsun 280Z
1975 Olds Cutlass
H. 1965 Chevy Impala
1970 Datsun 510
1973 Buick Century
1972 Chevy Monte Carlo
1973 Chevy Impala

Photo date: 1976

From Mystery Foto #48 Solved: An Aerial of the Historic Village of Roslyn (Circa 1975-1977)

Dec 02 2018 Brian D McCarthy 2:20 PM

Looking at the west abutment image, there’s a square sign or plaque on the right upper corner of the abutment. The unfinished “Mayan Ruins” abutment had a similar sign in the same corner. And there’s also the lower walls that the remaining abutment in R/O Pell Terrace has. Being that a large amount of dirt had to be dug out for bridge clearance, the extended lower walls were definitely for retaining.

From Surveyor Clinton Robertson Photo Album: The Old Country Road Motor Parkway Bridge

Dec 02 2018 Rich 1:19 PM

Well… with the flag flying at half-staff in Photo D… and the age of the cars… I’d guess November, 1963.

From Mystery Foto #48 Solved: An Aerial of the Historic Village of Roslyn (Circa 1975-1977)

Dec 02 2018 Howard Kroplick 12:40 PM

Marty Jablonski
Director LI Buick Club

Howard
Really making us think,

Photo A That looks like a 73 to75 Chrysler Town and Country wagon

Photo B black car looks like 76 or 77 Olds Cutlass

Photo G maroon car looks like a 76 Olds Cutlass

Photo H yellow car is a 73 Buick regal and silver maroon top car is 75-77 Mercury Monarch

All other cars seem older none newer so I am going to say must be 76 or 77