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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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In my post about the mystery photo I couldn’t remember what company occupied The building on OldCountry Rd. Before A.M.F. It was Armour
From Mystery Foto #9 Solved: An Aerial Looking East Over Roosevelt Field. Circa 1952
Good Job Howard. A fun way to learn.
From VanderbiltCupRaces.com: Happy 9th Anniversary!
Congratulations on an outstanding website that not only provides valuable information regarding the Long Island Motor Parkway and the Vanderbilt Cup Races, but also succeeds in promoting and preserving so many facets of Long Island history. I can’t believe it’s been nine years. Well done!
From VanderbiltCupRaces.com: Happy 9th Anniversary!
I believe the photo was taken over Roosevelt Field looking east (Westbury / East Garden City area). We can see the Roosevelt Raceway complex with the main track, practice track, stables, and paddock. Also visible are: two airplane hangars and a runway ( #23 ? ) remnant; a small piece of the Meadowbrook Club polo field; and the Salisbury Links golf course in the distance. Judging by the existence of the old 1936-37 V.C.R. grandstand, the absence of the Meadowbrook Parkway and new additions of a few commercial / industrial buildings in the foreground, I’ll guess around 1953-54 for the date. In addition to being the site of the 1936 and 1937 races, the temporary Ellison Road extension for the 1908 - 1910 races went through approximately in the center of the photo from left to right.
From Mystery Foto #9 Solved: An Aerial Looking East Over Roosevelt Field. Circa 1952
The best thing I like about it is that there’s so many others that want to keep the memory alive congratulations Howard keep up the good work
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Congratulations, Howard. I became interested with the LIMP since 1985 or so, and learning more about the history of the parkway became MUCH easier with the Internet starting in the mid 90’s. I was ( and still am ) a fan of Mr. Berliners websites of the LIMP and RR history. Then after discovering your website, I realized that all you historians have been colaborating with each other for years past. We appreciate that your site allows us to exchange information from our own experiences. Many thanks to you and others that contribute.
From VanderbiltCupRaces.com: Happy 9th Anniversary!
Nice video - should get one from inside the car.
Back in 1949, I had persuaded my father that he needed to buy a “bathtub” Nash. He actually went along with it and on a warm spring day we were doing a deal at Babe Reising’s Nash dealership on Reading Rd. in Cincinnati. Across the road I saw a Tucker sign on a showroom and zipped over there. Sure enough, there was a new Tucker in the showroom, in that Root Beer Brown color. Though the showroom was wide open, there was nobody around, no literature or anything but a few bare desks and chairs. Being fifteen, I didn’t hang around and had no camera so the incident is “memory only.” I often wonder where that Tucker ended up.
From Video: Going for a Ride in Tucker 1044
wow what a car ,i wish i could buy one if it was available,but probably could not afford it!
From Video: Going for a Ride in Tucker 1044
Howard you have preserved a piece of Long Island history in such a relevant manner We are honored to know you and we look forward every week to the mail THANK YOU JeRita
From VanderbiltCupRaces.com: Happy 9th Anniversary!
Intersection of Glen Cove/Greenvale highway and Glen Cove Avenue in Greenvale.
I too would love to know the estate where these wonderful road signs were found.
From The Oldest Porcelain Road Signs in the United States Posted by the Long Island Automobile Club
Good luck Howard can’t wait to see it LIVE JeRita
From Video: Going for a Ride in Tucker 1044
Good luck Howard!
From The History of the Tucker 1044 (1948-Present) Updated: 6/18/2019
I am honored and proud to be an original member of the LIMPPS.
Great friends, historic information and hands on experience have
lead many of us together. Thank you
From VanderbiltCupRaces.com: Happy 9th Anniversary!
My guess is Roosevelt Field looking east about 1939. In the top left it looks like the steeple of St. Brigid’s RC Church on Post Avenue Westbury, the golf course at Salisbury in the area beyond Merrick Avenue, the oval racetrack for the 1936-1937 Cup races and at the extreme right would be the LIMP bridge over Merrick Avenue.
From Mystery Foto #9 Solved: An Aerial Looking East Over Roosevelt Field. Circa 1952
Great ,great great…What fun…my guess is, that is the old roosevelt field airport, The origin of Lindbergs famous flight! It closed in the early 50,s which would explain all the homes to the east.(past the horse track) that could be Levittown…What fun this is!
Richie
From Mystery Foto #9 Solved: An Aerial Looking East Over Roosevelt Field. Circa 1952
This weeks mystery photo is a tough one. It looks like it Roosevelt Field looking east .Theres OlD Country Rd on the left. The large building in the middle was an aerospace plant which the name escapes me but it became America Machine & Foundry in 1960.Ther are train tracks leading in and out of the plant that took product out for delivery such as machinery and bomb shells.In the upper left it looks like St Bridigs Church. On the left along Old Country Rd there are some hangers still visible. The old Roosevelt Racetrack is seen on the right were the Vanderbuilt Races were held 1936-1939. Harness racing started in 1940. Some of the remnants of the runways are seen in the lower potion of the Photo.The picture is between 1951 & 1957 because the new harness racing track was built in 57 and the air field shut down in 51.
From Mystery Foto #9 Solved: An Aerial Looking East Over Roosevelt Field. Circa 1952
Crow all you want about the cars and the VCR, and rightfully so, but my personal debt of gratitude must go to you for the LIMP Preservation Society and all you’ve accomplished! So, congratulations and THANK YOU, Howard. Sam, III
From VanderbiltCupRaces.com: Happy 9th Anniversary!
P. S. - I awoke with two nagging thoughts. I forgot to note the lone hangar on Old Country Road, with it’s magnificent Art Moderne façade; it became a famous club or store named for its owner, like Max’s or Bob’s. If you don’t recall, Westbury historian Ray Muntz should. Also, the two racetracks have to be the old George Vanderbilt courses from the late ‘30s; the left-(northern-)most seems to be dirt or asphalt and thus a trotting pr midget track while the other appears paved with concrete and so for full racecars. Roosevelt Raceway was further southeast (off lower right) and its huge grandstand was on the north side. Also, my 1940-42 date is off; the heavy concentration of housing in your old haunts, East Meadow, to upper right, puts it post-war, say 1945-1950. Fab. pic. Sam, III
From Mystery Foto #9 Solved: An Aerial Looking East Over Roosevelt Field. Circa 1952
old country road and east gate blvd looking east
From Mystery Foto #9 Solved: An Aerial Looking East Over Roosevelt Field. Circa 1952
northeast corner of 25A and Glen Cove Road.
From The Oldest Porcelain Road Signs in the United States Posted by the Long Island Automobile Club
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