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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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Difficult, Roslyn is more that 2mi. away from Glen Cove today. Old days may have been different. Best guess is Glenwood Rd facing west (sign facing east) and Glen Cove Ave (2.14mi.) in Glenwood Landing,
From The Oldest Porcelain Road Signs in the United States Posted by the Long Island Automobile Club
In regards to the construction material used in the construction of the Petit Trianon both reading rooms, the north and the south were constructed of cement blocks and then cemented over, stucco style the main building was made completely out of brick. The terrace was made of cement block with a brick surface as a top layer, debris of the terrace is still on the site. The roof was entirely made of slate. All the walkways and all seven of the stairways were made of concrete. The circular driveway and north side parking area were blacktop. I hope this clears some of the questions of what construction consisted of.
Bob DeStefani
From Femenias' Findings:Finding Petit Trianon, the Annex & the Petit Trianon's Lake Stairway Updated 3/12
I wonder what Gold Coast estate these signs were found in? Anyone know?
As far as location how about on the corner of northern blvd and glen cove road?
From The Oldest Porcelain Road Signs in the United States Posted by the Long Island Automobile Club
Sea Cliff ? Just a guess. Congrats on the Tucker !!
From The Oldest Porcelain Road Signs in the United States Posted by the Long Island Automobile Club
This discovery is something Newsday would more than likely be interested in as would community papers in and around Malverne. This is a great story.
From VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: A Motor Parkway Treasure Chest Found in Malverne
Noticed Wheeler Bros over by the N Hemp Tpke bridge. Their farm actually extended this far from Alley Pond Park?! Need to brush up some more on my history. These finds are already causing impact
From VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: A Motor Parkway Treasure Chest Found in Malverne
The drivers are Le Blon (with beard) and Albert Clément, waiting for their cars to be weighed in. They are standing on the weight bridge. The location was at the Garden City coal and wood yard.
From Mystery Foto #8 Solved: Hubert LeBlon & Albert Clement Jr. at the 1906 Weigh-In at Garden City
Yikes! This is gonna be good!! THANK YOU ROY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
From VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: A Motor Parkway Treasure Chest Found in Malverne
Wow,best find yet,I’d,bet there’s probably more out there,you just have to keep on searching.You guys are doing a great job doing it too
From VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: A Motor Parkway Treasure Chest Found in Malverne
As others have noted Thank God they were not thrown away! These historic documents are now in good hands. Looking forward to seeing more about them.
From VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: A Motor Parkway Treasure Chest Found in Malverne
Just another echo, amazing find…..
From VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: A Motor Parkway Treasure Chest Found in Malverne
This is so wonderful that history was saved from oblivion
From VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: A Motor Parkway Treasure Chest Found in Malverne
Since my attempted research only led to dead ends, I’m going with a few wild guesses. The two drivers look somewhat like Hubert LeBlon and Felice Nazzaro. They appear to be standing on a large commercial scale so maybe they are waiting to have their cars weighed for qualification. I believe there was an official scale somewhere in Albertson. Can’t wait to find out the real answer.
From Mystery Foto #8 Solved: Hubert LeBlon & Albert Clement Jr. at the 1906 Weigh-In at Garden City
This is a fantastic find. Remarkable that after all this time this stuff was still there and in such good condition. Looking forward to more details of these findings.
From VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: A Motor Parkway Treasure Chest Found in Malverne
I just realized the last 2 plans involved the underpass/overpass between William St and Sigsbee Ave. Likely for safe passage to the school.
From VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: A Motor Parkway Treasure Chest Found in Malverne
Absolutely terrific find! So generous to make this material available. Loved the North Hempstead Tpke Bridge drawing showed Central RR Right of Way!
From VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: A Motor Parkway Treasure Chest Found in Malverne
No doubt, this was meant to happen. Speaking for all I’m sure, we look forward to your future blogs concerning this find; Howard. And I’ll definitely search where a William St was in close proximity to the LIMP.
From VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: A Motor Parkway Treasure Chest Found in Malverne
Keep Up The Good Work
From VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: A Motor Parkway Treasure Chest Found in Malverne
This is really terrific the treasures just keep on coming
From VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: A Motor Parkway Treasure Chest Found in Malverne
That looks like Felice Nazzaro and Hubert LeBlon with his back to the camera. Unsure of the where and why….
From Mystery Foto #8 Solved: Hubert LeBlon & Albert Clement Jr. at the 1906 Weigh-In at Garden City
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