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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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Sam and Dave ROCK. Thanks
From Sam & Dave's "Excellent Motor Parkway Hike" I: Stewart Avenue to Deadman's Curve, Bethpage
I know I’m pretty old but can anyone please explain to me the incredibly high (relatively speaking) of poultry dishes vs. fish and such. “Maryland” be damned; 65 bucks for fried chicken? Sam (el Cheapo), III
From Mystery Foto #14 Solved: The Dining Room of the Petit Trianon in Lake Ronkonkoma
All well and good but you guys should know better than to handle old documents with bare hands! Shame, shame! Sam (the Master Nitpicker), III
From Survey/Mapping Expert Examines the Recently Discovered Motor Parkway Treasure
Sound great—are these from original survey or the extension to Riverhead? Can’t be with you on the 20th as I’ll be upstate. Have a great session!
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Howard Kroplick
Bob, all the Malverne surveys were from Fresh Meadows to Lake Ronkonkoma.
From Survey/Mapping Expert Examines the Recently Discovered Motor Parkway Treasure
Im surprised there were no Five Towns area Tucker dealerships. The people in that area were always the first to have something new and special like a Tucker.
From Documenting 1947 New York Region Tucker Sales and Dealerships
The 1948 Report of the SEC Investigation into Tucker Corporation is available in the National Archives at this link https://catalog.archives.gov/id/7970767
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Howard Kroplick
Deborah, thanks for the link!
From The Dream of the Tucker Torpedo Concept Car Is Becoming A Reality
I think we’re looking at the main dining room of the Petit Trianon. There appears to be a food service or prep station on the left side of the photo which logic would dictate should be near the dumbwaiters coming up from the basement kitchen. Based on Bob DeStefani’s sketch, I think we’re looking at the northwest corner of the dining room. According to a previous post of a 1914 menu, the price of lobster was $1.50.
From Mystery Foto #14 Solved: The Dining Room of the Petit Trianon in Lake Ronkonkoma
Thanks for letting us look into the “treasure chest” of historic maps and blueprints. Artifacts like those provide a wonderful opportunity to go back in time.
From Survey/Mapping Expert Examines the Recently Discovered Motor Parkway Treasure
My guess is the south reading room of the Petit Trianon because the hanging lights are similar to those shown in Bob DeStefani’s recent post. The lobster price on their 1914 menu was $1.50
From Mystery Foto #14 Solved: The Dining Room of the Petit Trianon in Lake Ronkonkoma
Having been reared on a farm off Old Motor Parkway in Hauppauge ,I truly appreciate anything related to my childhood memories and this historic road.
Thank you, Phil
From An Insider’s Look into the Petit Trianon Part IV: The Floor Layouts
Thanks for sharing, Howard. Great treasures should be seen, not hidden!
From Survey/Mapping Expert Examines the Recently Discovered Motor Parkway Treasure
Where was this photo taken? Dining Room in the Petit Trianon, Lake Ronkonkoma
What was the orientation of the photographer? Provide a rationale. Looking south west based on the location of the stairs and balcony with the plants.
What was the price of a lobster entree at this location in 1914? $1.50
Howard, I suggest we have our next meeting there and we all order two pound lobsters!
From Mystery Foto #14 Solved: The Dining Room of the Petit Trianon in Lake Ronkonkoma
WOW Gary, where did you find this gem? I instantly knew the answer then spent the next 30 min analyzing every inch of this photo. Never thought I’d ever see what this room actually looked like. Thank you for presenting this. Fantastic!
Petit Trianon’s Dining/Dance room looking South, with the garden balcony hanging overhead (Bob DeStefani was right on!). Visible are the stairs in the reception room through the doorway that is SW of the Dining area. The stairs are South.
Never mind the $1.50 lobster ($35.00 today), after that 45 mile first class drive, I want the En Casserole aux Primeurs for $2.75 ($65.00). WAITER!!
Fantastic Foto Howard! All you guys made my day. THANK YOU!!!
This is the best time machine to date, and provided by the best available.
From Mystery Foto #14 Solved: The Dining Room of the Petit Trianon in Lake Ronkonkoma
Petit Trianon dining room. Balcony on the right, photographer is standing on North side of the room looking South.
As per the 1914 menu, Lobster was outrageously priced at $1.50! I’d have to go with the bargain filet mignon for $1.
From Mystery Foto #14 Solved: The Dining Room of the Petit Trianon in Lake Ronkonkoma
Always wanted to see Poison Lil.A lot of history in that car.I have a nice photo from Dayton Speedway of Rex Mays driving the car.I got the photo from John"shorty"Miller who was a AAA flagman for years.When I bought the photo he told me where it was taken and about the car.It is autographed “Thanks to Dayton area Firestone dealers,Rex Mays"I will try and send the photo to your website when I get a chance.
From The Maserati V8RI Vanderbilt Cup Racer at the Saratoga Automobile Museum
Petit Trianon
From Mystery Foto #14 Solved: The Dining Room of the Petit Trianon in Lake Ronkonkoma
looks like the bavarian inn in ronkonkoma after ww2 but missing the long tables that i remember in early 70s
From Mystery Foto #14 Solved: The Dining Room of the Petit Trianon in Lake Ronkonkoma
The photo was taken inside the dining room of the Petit Trianon.
the photo was taken from the north end looking to the south.
The price was $1.50 per person,but it was a starred item which meant it varied
From Mystery Foto #14 Solved: The Dining Room of the Petit Trianon in Lake Ronkonkoma
Next year when I go out to the Peconic Swap Meet on L.I., I’ll keep an eye open for memorabilia for both the Black Beast and and the Tucker. That’s where I found your birthday book. Last Sunday in February. You might like this show, a lot of old nostalgia.
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Howard Kroplick
Bob, thanks again!
From Thursday's Treasures: Krug's Hotel, a Tucker Dealership Banner, 2 Met Fans & "My Hunt" Presentations
in the view with the transparent roof, that was to show how the third floor was much shorter from north to south then the first and second floors. In the last view I removed the north side roof showing the ladder location. The front cutaway sketch is another view of the ladder location.
Bob
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Howard Kroplick
Bob, on behalf of all Motor Parkway fans, thanks so much!
From An Insider’s Look into the Petit Trianon Part IV: The Floor Layouts
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