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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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I do have some updates / news. I will send all to Howard. Another great day with the little man!
From Sam & Dave’s “Excellent Motor Parkway Adventure” X: Battle Row Campground
How about the Powell Ave. highway bridge around 1930. Looking south?
From Mystery Foto #11 Solved: Taking a Stroll on the Plainview Road Motor Parkway Bridge in Bethpage
You guys rock!! Sounds like another ~38 miler. You picked a great day for it too. I understand there’s lots to investigate with limited time. This is a total 45mi. puzzle with lots of missing (or hiding) pieces, and with many twists involved. I wouldn’t have it any other way! Lol. Can’t wait to see the pics of this journey.
From Sam & Dave’s “Excellent Motor Parkway Adventure” X: Battle Row Campground
I believe this is the Plainview Road bridge with the camera facing east or northeast because the shadow of the sun under the bridge seems to indicate that. Also, the proximity of the Lilco tower along with the curve in the LIMP east of the bridge is another clue. As to the date, I’m going to guess around 1930-1931 since that’s when the phrase “No Parking West Of Huntington Lodge” first appeared on LIMP tickets.
From Mystery Foto #11 Solved: Taking a Stroll on the Plainview Road Motor Parkway Bridge in Bethpage
From John Wevers
Is that Little East Neck Road?
From Mystery Foto #11 Solved: Taking a Stroll on the Plainview Road Motor Parkway Bridge in Bethpage
Frank—nope, we did the Queens to Melville tour again. Great day. I’ve been to the locations you mention. They are ok and worth seeing but it’s hardly a “journey” like our trip along the more historic route.
From Sam & Dave’s “Excellent Motor Parkway Adventure” X: Battle Row Campground
Definitely Plainview Rd overpassing the LIMP here. Maybe it’s the image, but there seems to be quite a bit of sag in the transmission lines from the tower. Crash was worse enough, I hope the plane didn’t make an electrical contact.
From The Day an Airplane Crashed Near the Plainview Road Motor Parkway Bridge Updated 3/19/16
St Patricks Day parade soon to commence here in Lake Ronkonkoma! As far as this photo, I’m looking east on the LIMP with the Plainview Rd bridging north and south. Not quite sure when these transmission towers were initially erected, but I’ve seen the tower line here in some of your 1930ish images; Howard. So I’m guessing this image is in the early 1930’s. The tower that is seen appears to be in the approximate location of the present tower located near the curved access road into BSP.
From Mystery Foto #11 Solved: Taking a Stroll on the Plainview Road Motor Parkway Bridge in Bethpage
No clue but it sure looks like the same view as in the plane crash picture. Sam, III
From Mystery Foto #11 Solved: Taking a Stroll on the Plainview Road Motor Parkway Bridge in Bethpage
Howard, this accident occurred near the same bridge in this week’s mystery photo. The plane carrying two servicemen hit the power lines by Central Park near Caroline Street. Brian McCarthy may have more information on this. If I recall correctly, I don’t believe anyone survived here. These photos by Tim Ivers are new to me.
From The Day an Airplane Crashed Near the Plainview Road Motor Parkway Bridge Updated 3/19/16
My guess would be the Plainview Road bridge looking east, about 1935. The LILCO power lines are noted on the right.
From Mystery Foto #11 Solved: Taking a Stroll on the Plainview Road Motor Parkway Bridge in Bethpage
Sam and Dave, this is exciting. I’m guessing you guys will be traveling east from the Maxess Rd bridge. If so, an area of interest is north of Colonial Springs Rd, where the LIMP bridge once crossed over (never visited there). Lots of open space here, and away from residential development. This area appearing swampy, could be tough to navigate. Hopefully will be fun. Best wishes on this adventure and looking forward to the updates. Have fun!
From Sam & Dave’s “Excellent Motor Parkway Adventure” X: Battle Row Campground
Believe it or not, our second annual “Vanderbilt day” is upon us. We will be making the journey again tomorrow. If there are any locations that anyone feels needs further pics or investigation let me know today!
Don’t worry frank, the Caroline posts are on the list for more research.
From Sam & Dave’s “Excellent Motor Parkway Adventure” X: Battle Row Campground
Because this is a parkway bridge and the bend in the road is to the right and then to the left, my guess is the Plainview Road bridge looking East.
The no parking bridge warnings were placed on the bridges in 1930, so for a guess on the photo I’ll go with the early 30’s (1930-35)
From Mystery Foto #11 Solved: Taking a Stroll on the Plainview Road Motor Parkway Bridge in Bethpage
Got my copy Howard. Nice article!
From East Meadow Herald Cover Story: Racing through the Island's past
Didn’t have the time this weekend,am in the process of maybe makiing another move to The Villages in Florida,just driving down to check out renting and looking around to get an idea to what there’s to offer. Right now it very tempting,but it’s only the first day,need to see more to make that big decision
From Mystery Fotos #10 Solved: Road Testing the Motor Parkway During the Summer of 1908
I think the biggest kudos also need to go to Frank and Art for reading comprehension on this one!
It appears I misread the question looking for the location of the PHOTOGRAPHER and NOT the Packards sitting on the turn in the top cover photo! Funny too because in my mind I did notice that’s the location where the other photos were taken from!
Again, fun photo this week! And to have all the supporting photos for the reveal, very nice! For some reason I especially like the perspective of that 1936 aerial.
From Mystery Fotos #10 Solved: Road Testing the Motor Parkway During the Summer of 1908
Identify the location where these photos were taken. Provide a rationale and be specific (ie. between which current roads). Update: See below 1926 Motor Parkway aerials.
Hempstead Plains/Levittown - south of Bloomingdale Road between Wantagh & Jerusalem Avenues.
On what type of structure was the top photo taken? Hint: It was not a bridge.
Water tower
Identify the three automobiles in the photos.
Packards
What pioneering characteristics of the Motor Parkway are shown in the photos?
The width of the roadway for passing capabilities, banking of the road surface in curved sections
What is the approximate date of photos? Provide a rationale. 1908 - prior to the opening of the Motor Parkway. no rails, no bridge?
From Mystery Fotos #10 Solved: Road Testing the Motor Parkway During the Summer of 1908
I guess just simply saying the location Levittown in the Hempstead Plains was a ‘phone-it-in’ answer! This was a fun one that is quite deceptive.
I think this is the second turn heading East after the grandstand. I believe the Packards are heading in the West on the LIMP. I could be wrong, because the Bloomingdale Rd bridge should be there unless it was built after these photos.
From Mystery Fotos #10 Solved: Road Testing the Motor Parkway During the Summer of 1908
Howard you do a great job with your web site. Your love of history and tremendous amount of work that you put into what you do is greatly appreciated. I look forward to every new motor parkway post. Hopefully the membership continues to grow. Long Island has tremendous history, the motor parkway being one fantastic example.
From East Meadow Herald Cover Story: Racing through the Island's past
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