Vanderbilt Cup Races

Thanks Howard. It’s becoming clearer how difficult to restore any older automobile. Please post a pic of the original bulb that had to be replaced.

From (Update 12/24/24) A Close Look at the Duesenberg J Instrumentation

Frank, In the words of Steve Babinsky, those indicator bulbs are made of the elusive material called ‘Unobtanium’.

From (Update 12/24/24) A Close Look at the Duesenberg J Instrumentation

Brian, the RR spur on the topo map most likely has association/history with the development of the LIMP in the Wheatley Heights/Dix Hills area during 1910. Happy Holidays to you Brian and to viewers here on VanderbiltCupRaces.com. 

From Kleiner's Korner: 100 Years Ago on the Motor Parkway (Oct. - Nov., 1924)

Congratulations on this Most Awesome acquisition, Howard.
A well deserved addition to your unique collection of automobiles.
All the Best, and a most Happy and Healthy New Year!

From (Update 12/24/24) A Close Look at the Duesenberg J Instrumentation

I forgot to mention a trip-set odometer as well, among other features of the future!

From (Update 12/24/24) A Close Look at the Duesenberg J Instrumentation

Ahead of its time. Newly implemented chrome plating (1924) on the gauge’s bezels. Appears the altimeter was added after the initial dashboard design. Interesting to see what these early indicator light incandescent bulbs look like and how difficult to obtain them today. Thanks Greg for posting and congrats Howard on this beauty’s acquisition.

From (Update 12/24/24) A Close Look at the Duesenberg J Instrumentation

Thanks gentlemen for your input.  Always good to get more info.  when available.
Here are links to two pages on my original website with further details.  Since I began contributing to vanderbiltcupraces.com I haven’t update the site in quite a while so new explorations of the areas are probably warranted.

Happy Holidays to all!
https://www.artsmotorparkwaysite.com/colonial-springs-rd—update
https://www.artsmotorparkwaysite.com/wyandanch

From Kleiner's Korner: 100 Years Ago on the Motor Parkway (Oct. - Nov., 1924)

Yet one more. I’m also noticing many more from this one particular Facebook page.

From Alert: Fake Images of the Long Island Motor Parkway Using Artificial Intelligence

The estate called “Deepdale” was owned by William K. Vanderbilt II. The home is
self, still exists at 10 Westcliff Road, Lake Success, N.Y.
The estate also housed a golf course with a clubhouse, which is now owned by the Village of Lake Success. The original Deepdale golf course and clubhouse has been split, and what is presently called Deepdale is not what the village owns. Although decades later in 1954, the region began transitioning into suburbia, and the Long Island Expressway embedded itself right through the northern part of the course. After a failed attempt to reengineer the course, the club purchased the W.R Grace estate, which was located in close proximity. The current Deepdale course and club in Manhasset is the relocated Deepdale, but the Lake Success course and club will forever stand as a reminder for what once was.
The original owner, William K. Vanderbilt II was also the founder of the
Vanderbilt cup races.

From Mystery Friday Foto #50 Solved: A Grand Long Island Estate owned by Vanderbilt Cup Driver Foxhall Keene

I love learning about the history of this area, thanks Art. This whole section between Colonial Springs Rd to the LIE held mystery for us, especially the heavily wooded portion east of Bagatelle.

Glad William mentioned the Brickyards. On older maps, a RR Spur is shown running off the main line north to a Terracotta Brickworks. So bricks were transported to the LIRR mainline to wherever. Then thought perhaps this spur was encountered during construction of the LIMP. Appears that the tracks were very near the LIMP. Around 1912 when the LIMP was carved through here. Maybe the spur was defunct by then?

From Kleiner's Korner: 100 Years Ago on the Motor Parkway (Oct. - Nov., 1924)

Rosemary Hall, yes still standing.
Old Westbury
Foxhall Parker Keene
Hometown favorite, driver of two Mercedes cars in the 1905 and 1908 Vanderbilt Cup Race
Chicken à la king (Keene)

From Mystery Friday Foto #50 Solved: A Grand Long Island Estate owned by Vanderbilt Cup Driver Foxhall Keene

The estate was called Harbor Hill- it was located in Roslyn/East Hills NY overlooking Hempstead Harbor.
It was torn down in 1947.
The owner was Industrialist and chairman of the Postal Telegraph and Commercial Cable company Clarence Mackay.
Mackay was friends with William K. Vanderbilt Jr., and a director of the Motor Parkway. Mackay would often attend the Vanderbilt Cup Races and entertain guests and dignitaries at his estate after the races.

The dish named after him was “Cotelettes de Volaille Clarence Mackay” a fancy chicken dish.

From Mystery Friday Foto #50 Solved: A Grand Long Island Estate owned by Vanderbilt Cup Driver Foxhall Keene

This is “Rosemary Hall” on Mansion Drive in Old Westbury, built for Foxhall P. Keene who was a part of the 1905 Vanderbilt Cup Race. Chicken à la King was derived from his name.

From Mystery Friday Foto #50 Solved: A Grand Long Island Estate owned by Vanderbilt Cup Driver Foxhall Keene

And another

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Although “Biltmore” was and still is the largest private home in the US, Otto Kahn’s “Oheka” Castle was second at the time, and I think third largest now. AND, it’s right here just over the Nassau/Suffolk line on Jericho Tpke; the golf course on what was part of the expanse is the Cold Spring Harbor Country Club. Before moving to Boca Raton in ‘04, we lived in the “Gates” in Woodbury, Nassau County, which is just across the line (Avery Rd) as well. Although the Oheka Castle fell into bad times, it has been restored and now is an elegant hotel and catering hall for weddings, Bat & Bar Mitzvahs, etc (we’ve been to a wedding there). The fact is that Otto Kahn, being one of the “Our Crowd” “Gilded Age” Jews, was barred from gentile golf courses and country clubs. So, he built his own.

From Mystery Friday Foto #49 Solved: George Washington Vanderbilt II at the Wheel

This is Rosemary Hall built by Foxhall Parker Keene who is credited with the creation of Chicken al a King. He was a driver in the Vanderbilt cup races.  The estate’s property has been subdivided and is located at the end of mansion Drive in Old Westbury.  I was involved with a renovation that took place there about 20 years ago.

From Mystery Friday Foto #50 Solved: A Grand Long Island Estate owned by Vanderbilt Cup Driver Foxhall Keene

Maybe after restoration, we could see this again, but with better lighting, angles and the ability to enlarge all photos, not just a few? Other than that, nice piece.

From (Update 12/24/24) A Close Look at the Duesenberg J Instrumentation

The estate is called “Deepdale” located in Lake Success, the home is still standing and is located at 10 Westcliff Drive, Lake Success.
The home was built by William K. Vanderbilt II, and is the founder of the Vanderbilt Cup Race.
The “Saddle of Lamb”, which was served at his bachelor party on March 24, 1899

From Mystery Friday Foto #50 Solved: A Grand Long Island Estate owned by Vanderbilt Cup Driver Foxhall Keene

Thank you for the review of the LIMP in Babylon (the only piece in Babylon).  That area is now “Wheatley Heights.”  There are sections that still exist in the woods, paralleling Bagatelle Road.  As the former Babylon Town Historian and one who lives in Wheatley Heights, I have scoured this area many times.  Much of it is still wooded.  Also, there were a couple of old brick works on the same property. Some great history here!

From Kleiner's Korner: 100 Years Ago on the Motor Parkway (Oct. - Nov., 1924)

Found another this morning

From Alert: Fake Images of the Long Island Motor Parkway Using Artificial Intelligence