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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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As I commented last week {?}, I have pix somewhere I took of those steps from ‘way back, ca. 1996 or earlier. They were partly buried in brush but in good shape. Pix of the eastern terminus and Annex at <http://sbiii.com/limpsuff.html#lakeronk>. Sam, III
From Femenias' Findings:Finding Petit Trianon, the Annex & the Petit Trianon's Lake Stairway Updated 3/12
Oren, try my own old site, <http://sbiii.com/limtrpwy.html>, just for starters, with many links thereon. What made me write, though, is that lead (and hangar) photo. Look again; there’s no prop or spinner! Does anyone know why? Sam, III
From Helck Family Collection: George Robertson's Eyewitness Account of Lindbergh's Journey to History
The photo was taken from a point almost directly over what would become Pinelawn National Cemetery with north being at the top of the picture. The three LIMP bridges that are definitely there are: Half Hollows Road (Colonial Springs Rd.); Little East Neck Road; and Wellwood Avenue (Pinelawn Rd.) with Ruland Road and Smith Farmway (Maxess Rd.) just out of sight to the upper left. Since the cemetery was established in 1936 with the first burials starting in March, 1937, I’m going with a date of 1937 because it looks like some activity has taken place and the circular area around the LIRR station has been set up.
From Mystery Foto #5 Solved: A Long Island Motor Parkway Aerial Near Pinelawn Cemetery Circa 1928-1930
Howard,
Mazel tov!!! It’s a beauty. I can’t wait to see the Tucker in all its glory.
All the best.
Roger
From From Scottsdale to Roslyn: The Journey of Tucker 1044
A Great addition . Look forward to seeing your adventures with it !
From From Scottsdale to Roslyn: The Journey of Tucker 1044
Howard, I enjoyed this story, paricularly since it deals with links to another mode of transportation, particularly important in LI history. A few other obvious ones:
Vanderbit family fortune made with ferries and railroads.
Alco, maker of Black Beast, primarily manufacturer of steam railroad locomotives
Can you and your readers come up with additional LIMP and Vanderbit Cup links to other transportation modes?
From Helck Family Collection: George Robertson's Eyewitness Account of Lindbergh's Journey to History
Howard: Great find, and another rare car on L.I. Good Luck Artie. GNYR.
From From Scottsdale to Roslyn: The Journey of Tucker 1044
I love this car. can’t wait to see it If you aren’t busy on may 21 it would be great to see this at the orphan car show at Marjorie Post Park in Massapequa LOVE IT
From From Scottsdale to Roslyn: The Journey of Tucker 1044
This is truly amazing; now I won’t have to go to Hershey or Michigan or anywhere else to see one. You truly deserve this this car. Congratulations.
From From Scottsdale to Roslyn: The Journey of Tucker 1044
The photo ‘The Petit Annex building circa 1931’ is not correct, the car parked in the front is a 1935 Ford rumble seat coupe. The photo made at or later than 1935.
From Femenias' Findings:Finding Petit Trianon, the Annex & the Petit Trianon's Lake Stairway Updated 3/12
Congratulations Howard ! Enjoy !
From From Scottsdale to Roslyn: The Journey of Tucker 1044
OK. I figured since the crowd on the bridge was viewing North at present day Rte. 107, then the mound would be to the NorthEast. And like you said, Frank; there wasn’t enough development yet to block anything in the distance. We all exchange more information with these comments than we do in person LOL. It’s all good.
From Mystery Foto #4 Solved: A View of #54 Lancia Crashing at the Massapequa-Hicksville Road Turn in 1910
From Richard Krause:
From the general overall appearance of the roadways, I suspect the “Rounded area,” of this photo, could be of the original portion of Hempstead Turnpike and the south section of Broadway. in what is now Bethpage? Originally “Central park” . The completely wooded portion of property ( on the upper right hand side of this photo, might be? Of what we now know to be the Bethpage state golf course. this is a wonderful photo, and in studying the picture. I find it so much fun, to guess at, where it might be! You newsletter is an adventure all in itself! And I suspect I am far from alone in enjoying the wonders of “Vanderbiltcup.com” News letter! Please keep up what you do, for not only is this educational, but is so much fun!
From Mystery Foto #5 Solved: A Long Island Motor Parkway Aerial Near Pinelawn Cemetery Circa 1928-1930
Nice story, Howard. One we haven’t seen before. I had a good friend of some 70 years, passed on recently; he was John Robertson Martin. His middle name came from a grandfather he said was a Lindbergh backer from St. Louis. (Hence the name of the plane). Now I have to do some research to find out if it was the same Robertson. Thanks, he would have appreciated the story,
Earl
From Helck Family Collection: George Robertson's Eyewitness Account of Lindbergh's Journey to History
Identify the location of this aerial: Wyandanch, Wheatley Heights, Colonial Springs Road
From my website
http://www.freewebs.com/limparkway/colonialspringsrdupdate.htm
Identify the Motor Parkway bridges: Colonial Springs Road, Little East Neck, Pinelawn Road, Ruland Road
What is the year of the aerial. Provide a rationale.: 1928 Before Pinelawn National Cemetary purchased the property (also date mentioned in an earlier blog)
What other significant landmark is in the aerial? Pinelawn Cemetery, Pinelawn LIRR station
From Mystery Foto #5 Solved: A Long Island Motor Parkway Aerial Near Pinelawn Cemetery Circa 1928-1930
Great job Frank, Brian, Dave and all others contributing to these posts. Wonder if the # here will overtake the Mayan Ruins posts from a few weeks back. Glad to see interest in things old as I’m getting there soon enough!
From Femenias' Findings:Finding Petit Trianon, the Annex & the Petit Trianon's Lake Stairway Updated 3/12
Wisely purchased. Can’t wait to see its Spring debut.
From From Scottsdale to Roslyn: The Journey of Tucker 1044
Starting in the Upper Left-Hand Corner, coming from the LIMP bridge Rd over Ruland Rd (just out of sight in this foto) is the LIMP crossing over Pinelawn Rd slightly below the confluence of Ruland Rd, Pinelawn Rd, Duryea Rd, Old Baylis Rd & Colonial Springs Rd, with the LIMP continuing some distance along but at a slightly higher elevation with Colonial Springs Rd. Pinelawn Rd then continuing thru the circle, the center of which crosses with the LIRR, parallel to which is the then continuation of Conklin Street, this location being that of Pinelawn Cemetery, also a stop on the LIRR. As to approximate year, that would be the early thirties inasmuch as Republic Aviation is yet appear in the foto.
If I am correct, then that is because in the early fifties we would bicycle on the then closed LIMP—from the LIMP bridge crossing Route 110 to bit along the LIMP where it parallels Colonial Springs Rd to visit a friend of my parents then living on Colonial Springs Rd as there was a path leading from the LIMP down to their house on Colonial Springs Rd. But, if I am wrong then it is age and memory that have merely played a trick on this older senior in taking her back to an earlier time long since gone.
From Mystery Foto #5 Solved: A Long Island Motor Parkway Aerial Near Pinelawn Cemetery Circa 1928-1930
Actual videos of Lindbergh’s flight—very impressive.
Ken
From Helck Family Collection: George Robertson's Eyewitness Account of Lindbergh's Journey to History
Wow! More and more information—keep up the good work.
Ken
From Femenias' Findings:Finding Petit Trianon, the Annex & the Petit Trianon's Lake Stairway Updated 3/12
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