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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Back in the early 1950’s my folks looked to buy a house on what would become the north service road just west of Lakeville Rd. When my Dad learned of the Expy coming that was the end of that purchase.
Thanks for these photos.
From Exclusive: 1956 Aerial Views of the Construction of the Long Island Expressway in Lake Success
A very nice set of photos—thanks for posting them.
Ken
From Exclusive: 1956 Aerial Views of the Construction of the Long Island Expressway in Lake Success
This view shows construction of the hospital that I was born at in 1981 alongside our sacred road. Another place I will take a lady to someday, and she will earn being called Princess Zelda and Lady Of The Vanished Overpasses. Hoping that she will get it as to how important this is. And if she says “Inuyasha, SIT!!!” on any portion of the road, I will consider it a marriage proposal. Hoping that her family will pay for the wedding which I want to have on the road itself. And I even developed a romantic-gesture toll payment system a few years ago but haven’t had the chance to use it yet for a female hiker.
From Exclusive: 1956 Aerial Views of the Construction of the Long Island Expressway in Lake Success
Little Neck Road! But which one? Shelter Rock Country Club AND Camp Upton signs on the same building! Oh, this is gonna be good; can’t wait. Sam, III
From MysteryFoto #18 Solved: An Abandoned Hotel on Little Neck Parkway and Northern Boulevard in 1926
First picture - nothing’s changed in 106-107 years! Crowds on the course! Sam, III
From Smiles and Thumbs-Ups at the First Car Show Ever Held on the Long Island Motor Parkway
It was really nice to meet Howard and Al and everyone in the group. Wow!! I learned so much that night. Thank you so much!!!
From Presentation: The History of New York Registration, Licensing and License Plates
I need some help here. On the last (LS Park) pic, is that the WKV/Deepdale chicken coop (demolished in spite of my feeble efforts) the dark near-horizontal line slightly above and to the left of center, inside the paths (NOT the parallel line at lower left)? Sam, III
From Exclusive: 1956 Aerial Views of the Construction of the Long Island Expressway in Lake Success
Wow, that was a very interesting presentation,just from reading this post I wished I was their to witness it live. There most have been many questions,from the many that were there,from what I can see here. There was things mentioned,that I read here,that I never heard mentioned before.Even not being there I’m learning more. It’s amazing how much there’s to offer and still things that you don’t even know about and will never find out
From Presentation: The History of New York Registration, Licensing and License Plates
Challenging indeed. Looking at this photo, I can literally feel my hair turning grey. I’m getting Shelter Rock, Little Neck, Bayside, and Mineola so we’re by the north shore somewhere. Don’t know if that’s gonna help. Another good one Al.
From MysteryFoto #18 Solved: An Abandoned Hotel on Little Neck Parkway and Northern Boulevard in 1926
Fabulous talk Al - You should think of publishing all the great research you did for this program - Anyone who missed this program, missed a really great one!
From Presentation: The History of New York Registration, Licensing and License Plates
Hi Richard - welcome to our growing number of Motor Parkway enthusiast!
My interest in the airport lies in its relationship with the Motor Parkway and that I live very close. Will look for you Thursday evening.
From Hold the Date 4/28/16: Presentation: New York Automotive Licenses, License Plates & Registration
I’m a “newbie,” who started out researching the exact spot where the L.I. Country Club Airport stood, which Howard’s info that the Parkway there was 22 feet wide. I’m now hooked on the Mootor Parkway! I hope to attend tomorrow night’s meeting and would love to meet some of you1 Maybe a couple of you are interested in the airport? If so, please introduce yourselves to me. I have silver hair, a beard and glasses. I think I an make it.
From Hold the Date 4/28/16: Presentation: New York Automotive Licenses, License Plates & Registration
Michael: I believe you’re exactly right.
Art: That would be neat. That’s a hot spot for any business. Travelers may disrupt and slow down traffic by parking all over the intersection again :D
From Mystery Foto #17 Solved: A Summer 1908 Touring Cruise to Krug's Corner and the 1908 Race Course
The black beast rides again!
From Smiles and Thumbs-Ups at the First Car Show Ever Held on the Long Island Motor Parkway
From Artie:
Thanks for your participation in our show.
From Smiles and Thumbs-Ups at the First Car Show Ever Held on the Long Island Motor Parkway
Went passed the intersection today and noticed the building housing the Shower Door is for sale. How about a collection to buy it and rebuild Krug’s Inn on the spot?
From Mystery Foto #17 Solved: A Summer 1908 Touring Cruise to Krug's Corner and the 1908 Race Course
2 things to clarify - 136 Jericho Tpk is on the North East corner of the intersection, and if the building was built in 1890 according to town records, then the 1906 picture looking north should show it, but since it is slightly east of the corner, therefore the building would be just out of the frame of the picture (it would be the location of the Mineola Diner).
From Mystery Foto #17 Solved: A Summer 1908 Touring Cruise to Krug's Corner and the 1908 Race Course
Re the 999 car Howard and the program were correct it is a modern interpetation of the Baker Torpedo Kid , Tim George is working on the Torpedo for Kid stuff go to torpedo kid.com the site has a facebook link I posted some build info there, looking for 2016 events to take the car.
From Highlights from the 2015 Port Jefferson Hill Climb (Updated 8/28/15)
Dick Gorman:
Tim Ivers is the same you asked about. (Park Place, Uniondale)
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From Mystery Foto #16 Solved: Two Winning Racers at the Plainview Road Curve in Bethpage
From Bob Hoffman:
Looking E / B Jericho Tpke at Willis Ave Mineola
Bldg at 10 O’Clock two story two chimney still there behind Mineola Diner
Bldg at 3 O’Clock maybe Ashers Drug Store
Teddy Bear sitting on radiator….Pres TR
Great Pics Thank You
From Mystery Foto #17 Solved: A Summer 1908 Touring Cruise to Krug's Corner and the 1908 Race Course
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