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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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The dedication was on 18 May 2003 - I vas dere, Cholly! Much more at <http://sbiii.com/limpopen.html#wpkmarkr>, half way down at “Williston Park Marker”. Sam, III
From Thursday's Presentation:“My Hunt for the Vanderbilt Cup Races & the Long Island Motor Parkway"
Well it looks like it’s time for a few more educated guesses. For several years in the late 1930’s, the L I Aviation Country Club held an annual airshow where airplane manufacturers were invited to show off their latest planes. Three Goodyear blimps were reported to have attended the 1939 show, one of which could have been the"Mayflower”, piloted by Jack Boettner. Today’s photo could have been taken from the “Mayflower” showing its own shadow. If it is the “Mayflower”, its home base was New Bedford, MA and St. Petersburg, FL. If the photo was taken in 1939, the LIMP had already closed by that time so the L I Aviation Country Club might have been using the roadway (illegally?) as an easy access from Jerusalem Ave.
From Mystery Foto #15 Solved: Motor Parkway Parking Space Adjacent to Long Island Aviation Country Club
HA! I *KNEW* I’d seen that entrance before; it was posted on my site on a page I have yet to restore http://sbiii.com/limpwnas.html - Western Nassau - I’ll do it and page 2 now) and is credited to some guy named H. Kroplick, http://sbiii.com/limppix/rff-limp.jpg ! Near-total recall triumphs yet again. Sam, III
From Mystery Foto #15 Solved: Motor Parkway Parking Space Adjacent to Long Island Aviation Country Club
I said I was going to get back to this. I see two possible entrances,one on side and the other on other side of motor parkway. One at the left upper,the other at the center on the other side,they both have openings
From Mystery Foto #15 Solved: Motor Parkway Parking Space Adjacent to Long Island Aviation Country Club
WOW, indeed! You must be thrilled! Best detail on the mounting of the twin spares I recall seeing. Thanks, Brandon! O.K., HK, before and after - are any of those houses in Hicksville still around? Sam, III
From Amazing Photos of the Alco Black Beast During the 1909 Vanderbilt Cup Race
August 1939, a huge air show featuring 3 Goodyear blimps, aircraft and both invited and uninvited guests. The LIMP had closed two years before but the roadway was still there and there looks to be a path between it and the rear of the Clubhouse.
From Mystery Foto #15 Solved: Motor Parkway Parking Space Adjacent to Long Island Aviation Country Club
You’re right about that Rogerj
From Amazing Photos of the Alco Black Beast During the 1909 Vanderbilt Cup Race
You’re right about that Frank,are they bicycles or motorcycles and why are they their? Good for mystery weekend. Bicycle would’nt be very practible.
From Amazing Photos of the Alco Black Beast During the 1909 Vanderbilt Cup Race
The cars in the photos the one on the left is a 1928 Buick, the car on the right is a 1925 Chevrolet, Superior, Series K, coach. I have a photo of that exact car.
From Mystery Foto #14 Solved: A Motor Parkway Sign at Queens Boulevard and Grand Avenue Circa 1928
Howard,
Wow, how fortunate that those terrific photos of the Black Beast are available. They’re incredibly sharp for their age. I really enjoyed them. Thanks for posting them.
Rog
From Amazing Photos of the Alco Black Beast During the 1909 Vanderbilt Cup Race
Always knew there was an entrance there but now can’t remember why. Instantly thought it had to be the R34 coming in to land at Mineola on 06 Jul 1919 but the cars appear to be of a later date, say 1928-30. Also, the shadow, although it may well be foreshortened, looks far more like a blimp (Type B, limp) than a rigid airship (dirigible); the fins are far to big in proportion to the gasbag. Good one, Howard; I look forward to the denouement. Sam, III
From Mystery Foto #15 Solved: Motor Parkway Parking Space Adjacent to Long Island Aviation Country Club
Could be a US Navy blimp from Lakehurst NJ
From Mystery Foto #15 Solved: Motor Parkway Parking Space Adjacent to Long Island Aviation Country Club
Precious!
From Amazing Photos of the Alco Black Beast During the 1909 Vanderbilt Cup Race
Hi Howard:
JUST GREAT STUFF !!!!!! Cheers and Best !!!! Ron Ridolph
From Amazing Photos of the Alco Black Beast During the 1909 Vanderbilt Cup Race
Looking back now, this is a great shot of one of the boulevard’s busiest and most historic intersection. This intersection goes back a long time. Amazing what time can do. Thank you all.
From Mystery Foto #14 Solved: A Motor Parkway Sign at Queens Boulevard and Grand Avenue Circa 1928
And any news on those bicycles leaning on the guardrail? They appear identical and to be motorcycles instead (for official use?), but I dont see the throttle on the handlebars
From Amazing Photos of the Alco Black Beast During the 1909 Vanderbilt Cup Race
Awesome ‘new’ photos of the Bete Noir Beast. I believe these pics would’ve remained buried deep if not for this website’s exposure. The last pic at the finish line used photography methods resulting in everything being reversed. Regardless, this new photo angle has prompted changes to come even closer to the Official Stand’s approximate length. The support beams now clearly appear to be closer to 8 foot centers instead of 12.5 centers as previous reported.
From Amazing Photos of the Alco Black Beast During the 1909 Vanderbilt Cup Race
Well done Brandon! I’ve dealt with Brandon at the SAM several times. Very devoted to automotive racing history, and automotive history in general. If you’re every in the Saratoga Springs territory it’s worth a trip to the museum.
From Amazing Photos of the Alco Black Beast During the 1909 Vanderbilt Cup Race
I wish I could attend.
I’m very interested to know the significance of that spot that led to your passion. Please fill us in!
From Thursday's Presentation:“My Hunt for the Vanderbilt Cup Races & the Long Island Motor Parkway"
Hay Howard!, I may have an answer for this one,just by looking at the the pictures I can see a possible entrance,but I have to check it further,before Monday night,I hope,sure going to try.
From Mystery Foto #15 Solved: Motor Parkway Parking Space Adjacent to Long Island Aviation Country Club
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