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Great photo! If this is one of the original 6 John Russell Pope toll lodges (sort of looks like one), then two possibilities; the Bethpage Lodge facing east with Round Swamp Rd parkway bridge behind, or the Massapequa Lodge facing east with the Massapequa-Hicksville Rd parkway bridge behind. But the Round Swamp Rd bridge had a slight curve to the south, and its lodge was built halfway up the bridge, so this MUST be the Massapequa Lodge, home of Motor Parkway’s first police officer Thomas Zinzi, wife Josephine, and grandson Arthur Muriello. This lodge was nestled between two bridges (the other N Wantagh Ave) that placed it in the center of a wild roller coaster ride for the racers, then later for traveling motorists; a wake up call for Deadman’s Curve up ahead. I believe the photo was taken sometime after the LIMP closed in ’38, and the photographer’s location was at the end of the keyhole entrance, just before parkway access. Color may have been added more recently to a black and white photo. It appears the public still had access to the lodge but not the parkway. Howard, sending some pics.

From Mystery Foto #24 Solved: A Rare View of the Massapequa Lodge on the Motor Parkway

I’m good with the new, not with the old, but I’m going to guess on this one:
Bethpage Lodge, looking east over Round Swamp Road bridge.
My first mystery photo guess…..let’s see!

From Mystery Foto #24 Solved: A Rare View of the Massapequa Lodge on the Motor Parkway

My guess is the photographer is just West of the Bethpage lodge looking East at the lodge and the Round Swamp Road LIMP bridge in the early 1930’s (judging by the trees)

From Mystery Foto #24 Solved: A Rare View of the Massapequa Lodge on the Motor Parkway

Not many two time winners at Greenwich Howard! It was great seeing you there. This is one of my favorite shows. I recommend it to anyone who hasn’t attended. Some of the finest classic cars on the planet every year.

From 1963 Mustang III Concept Show Car & 1937 Chrysler's Chrysler Honored at the 2016 Greenwich Concours

From Gary Hammond:

• This is a 1941 Chrysler “Royal” Club Coupe
• Famous because it belonged to Senator Harry S. Truman.  Senator Truman purchased this Dove Grey colored car on November 9, 1940, and drove it until he became President in 1945.  It cost him $1,186, plus an additional $92 for the radio and heater, for a total of $1,278.  He purchased it from Lon’s Car Exchange in Kansas City.  He also purchased a 1941 Chrysler Windsor 4 door sedan used by his wife at the same time, and traded in a 1940 Chrysler and a 1930 dodge as part of the settlement for the new cars.  (see bill of sale & automobile insurance declaration)  The car is parked next to the desk he used as a U. S. Senator.  Clues used: the reverse image of “The Buck Stops Here” in the glass, and the “Missouri 1941 / 369” license plate.
• On display at the Harry S. Truman Library & Museum, Independence, Missouri

From Mystery Foto #23 Solved: Senator Harry Truman's 1941 Chrysler Royal Club Coupe

A well preserved portion of the LIMP that I wish to have a memory of. It was good of the Magid family to provide these images.

From My Motor Parkway Story #4: Bob Andreocci and "Stand By Me" on the Parkway

Boy,was I off base on this one,had no clue it was Truman’s car,didn’t even notice the background plcture,until now,I didn’t look very good did I?,my mind is too much on this move,a little frustrated with it,living in a motel.

From Mystery Foto #23 Solved: Senator Harry Truman's 1941 Chrysler Royal Club Coupe

You definitely had the better weather day on Saturday but Sundays weather was not as bad as forecast.  I really enjoyed the experience of showing a car at Greenwich.  As always enjoyed talking to you.

From 1963 Mustang III Concept Show Car & 1937 Chrysler's Chrysler Honored at the 2016 Greenwich Concours

Another famous thing could be the way the engine hood opens. The clue to identify the car is the emblems above the front grill.

From Mystery Foto #23 Solved: Senator Harry Truman's 1941 Chrysler Royal Club Coupe

What a day,love it.

From 1963 Mustang III Concept Show Car & 1937 Chrysler's Chrysler Honored at the 2016 Greenwich Concours

This is Senator Harry Truman’s 1941 Chrysler Royal Club Coupe, now on display at the Truman Library in Independence, MO.  Bess had a 1941 Windsor 4-door Sedan. Both cars were restored for exhibit. They drove back to MO in 1953 in a new Chrysler Windsor 4-door Sedan—no Secret Service until 1965 for Ex-Presidents. A trip to the Truman home, and to the Library is, “Worth a Journey” (to borrow a phrase from a famous travel guide)!

From Mystery Foto #23 Solved: Senator Harry Truman's 1941 Chrysler Royal Club Coupe

Harry S. Truman’s ‘41 Chrysler Royal Club coupe can be seen at the Library in Independence, MO

My clue…There appears to be an image of Truman in the center background.

From Mystery Foto #23 Solved: Senator Harry Truman's 1941 Chrysler Royal Club Coupe

Enjoyed this…..

From VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive-The Helck Family Memoirs #2: Joe Tracy and the Cotter Pin in 1906

BEST OF THE BEST Rides Again !    Great seeing you in Greenwich

From 1963 Mustang III Concept Show Car & 1937 Chrysler's Chrysler Honored at the 2016 Greenwich Concours

Congrats Howard! Looks like a great day! I LOVE the Chrysler!!!!

From 1963 Mustang III Concept Show Car & 1937 Chrysler's Chrysler Honored at the 2016 Greenwich Concours

Wow, what an incredible piece of history!!!  Thanks Howard for including it in this piece.
Roger

From VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive-The Helck Family Memoirs #2: Joe Tracy and the Cotter Pin in 1906

This was Harry Truman’s 1941 Chrysler coupe. He had bought 41 Chrysler sedan for his wife.  The license plate is “Missouri”.
It is now in the Truman Museum/Library.

From Mystery Foto #23 Solved: Senator Harry Truman's 1941 Chrysler Royal Club Coupe

The car is a ‘41 Chrysler Royal Club Coupe finished in Dove Gray purchased new on November 9th, 1940 by then Senator Harry Truman.  He had just won senate re-election and treated himself to this new car.  On that same day he also treated his wife to a new 4 door Chrysler sedan as well.  As for the clues that quickly drew me to these conclusions was the road sign, the desk (The Buck Stops Here), the Missouri license plate and of course if you look closely you can see a very faint image of President Truman reflected in the glass.

From Mystery Foto #23 Solved: Senator Harry Truman's 1941 Chrysler Royal Club Coupe

Wow - that film is an eyeball-buster!  All I could identify in any way, besides 16, was a white ca. 1927 S or 28-30 SS Mercedes (Addams’, before he repainted it?) and a Ford (?) woodie convertible at 1:12-1:14.  What may have been a huge Renault tourer, a curved-dash Olds or similar REO, and possibly a Duesie flashed by in a blur.  Loved it, natheless; thanks, Walter and Howard!  Sam, III

From VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive-The Helck Family Memoirs #2: Joe Tracy and the Cotter Pin in 1906

Easy part - 1941 Chrysler (my second car) <http://sbiii.com/chrysler.html>, et. seq,) Club Coupé.  Look-up - Sni A Bar Road is in Kansas City - dead give-away!  Thus, Harry S. Truman’s Royal.  Displayed alongside his matching 1941 Chrysler Windsor 4-Door Sedan behind glass in the basement of the Truman library.  [His 1972 Chrysler Royal Newport 4-Door (pillarless) Sedan is still in the garage behind his home.]  Truman’s cars were always maintained immaculately!  Sam (the Chrysler kid), III

From Mystery Foto #23 Solved: Senator Harry Truman's 1941 Chrysler Royal Club Coupe