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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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Looks like a great visit and terrific Motor Parkway display. Wasn’t able to be there but next time up north will be sure to put a visit on my calendar. Thank you to Pelops and Christophe Damianos for keeping the parkway alive for others who come into their building.
From Highlights of the Long Island Motor Parkway Preservation Society Visit to 150 Motor Parkway in Hauppauge
From Meredith Jaffe,
Hi Howard,
I had a little help online and offline…
A. Louis Chevrolet (Chevrolet)
B. Lee Frayer with Eddie Richenbacker (Frayer-Miller)
C. Joe Tracy with Al Poole
D. Ralph Beardsley (Simplex)
E. David Bruce-Brown
F. Louis Wagner
G. Emanuel Cedrino (FIAT)
H. Joe Tracy with Al Poole
See you on Sunday 6/30!
Take care,
Meredith
From Mystery Friday Foto #23 Solved; A Montage of Vanderbilt Cup Drivers at 150 Motor Parkway
Thanks Mark - yes, Sam Berliner’s website was a great resource for a newbie to the world of the Motor Parkway like myself. This appears on my website’s home page.
Thank-you
“This page would not be possible were it not for the wealth of information about the Motor Parkway provided on vaious websties maintained by members of the Long Island Motor Parkway Panel. Panel member Sam Berliner III has provided very detailed coverage of the Long Island Motor Parkway and without his information, most of what is on this website would never have been photographed and researched. Thank-you Sam.”
I’m not sure if Sam’s websites are still active. Need to keep looking.
From Kleiner's Korner: Art's Motor Parkway Site back on line!
Congratulations Howard upon receiving your award you deserve.
From Highlights : Howard Kroplick honored as one of “Nassau County’s Top Business Leaders” last Thursday
This was very interesting. So since I spent my childhood riding over that bridge going to my Uncle’s house in Mineola. If anyone can tell me if a memory is correct. I think when we passed the toll house was it painted yellow? My 78 year old brain seems to remember it was. Anyone know? Time frame was 50’s. Thanks, Bob Andreocci
From Mystery Friday Foto #22 Solved; Blueprints to Remove the East Williston Motor Parkway Railroad Bridge
Here are my best guess answers:
A- Louis Chevrolet; mechanician=Joe Nelson; car=Buick
B- Lee Frayer; Edie Rickenbacker; Frayer-Miller
C- Joe Tracy; Al Poole; Locomobile
D- Ralph Beardsley; J. D. Coote; Simplex
E- David Bruce-Brown; Anthony Scudalari; Fiat
F- Louis Wagner; Louis Vivet; Darracq
G- Emanuel Cedrino; Mrs. Cedrino (or maybe his brother); Fiat
H- Joe Tracy; Al Poole; Locomobile
From Mystery Friday Foto #23 Solved; A Montage of Vanderbilt Cup Drivers at 150 Motor Parkway
Congratulations Howard, your quite an inspiration!
From Highlights : Howard Kroplick honored as one of “Nassau County’s Top Business Leaders” last Thursday
Looking forward to seeing the 150 Motor Parkway themed building on June 8th
From This Saturday, June 8, 2024: A Long Island Motor Parkway Preservation Society Field Trip to the Motor Parkway
Will attend…Model A Ford
From This Saturday, June 8, 2024: A Long Island Motor Parkway Preservation Society Field Trip to the Motor Parkway
Congratulations to Howard, a scholar and a gentlemen and a friend!
From Highlights : Howard Kroplick honored as one of “Nassau County’s Top Business Leaders” last Thursday
Thanks for the positive comments! Much appreciated!
Enjoy,
Howard Kroplick
From Highlights : Howard Kroplick honored as one of “Nassau County’s Top Business Leaders” last Thursday
Congratulations to an inspiring business leader and so much more!
From Highlights : Howard Kroplick honored as one of “Nassau County’s Top Business Leaders” last Thursday
Congrats to an amazing leader AND mentor!
From Highlights : Howard Kroplick honored as one of “Nassau County’s Top Business Leaders” last Thursday
Congratulations Howard. Well deserved
From Highlights : Howard Kroplick honored as one of “Nassau County’s Top Business Leaders” last Thursday
Congratulations! So very well deserved!
From Highlights : Howard Kroplick honored as one of “Nassau County’s Top Business Leaders” last Thursday
Marvelous set of collector vehicles-all in pristine condition! They don’t make ‘em like they used to. There’s something about the Shelby Cobra style that has stood the test of time…
From The 1984 Domino's Tritan A2 Aerocar At Old Westbury Gardens
Since 1978 finding the money to demolish this bridge was a concern. Finally in 1982 Nassau County received an award of $480,000 from the U.S. Dept. of Transportation “in connection with a project titled “REMOVAL OF MOTOR PARKWAY BRIDGES”. The East Williston bridge project most probably was included in this award. Article is from Newsday of July 22, 1982.
From Mystery Friday Foto #22 Solved; Blueprints to Remove the East Williston Motor Parkway Railroad Bridge
What do the plans depict?
The lift plan to remove the girder supports for a railroad overpass bridge.
This is removal as the ELEVATION view notes where to cut the girder, and
the SECTION A-A notes “MAIN GIRDER REMOVAL ONLY”.
The structure in the plans
Railroad overpass. Dual rail tracks are depicted in the drawing.
There were three railroad overpasses: Bethpage, Mineola, and Williston.
Bethpage also had a road overpass, while the other two were simple
similar double track lines. Williston over the Oyster Bay branch seems
to be at the slight angle shown in the plans. Additionally, this overpass
has a matching number of supports on the main girder.
Year of the plans
The bridge was deconstructed in 1983 so this must be slightly earlier.
Reason for the plans
Plan your work, work your plan. This shows many details to have a safe
lift, specifying lift points, capacity, swing angles, even detailing load
spreading mats for the cranes and how to build them so they do not
foul the passing trains.
From Mystery Friday Foto #22 Solved; Blueprints to Remove the East Williston Motor Parkway Railroad Bridge
Nice find Greg! Official documentation for dismantling Motor Parkway’s Oyster Bay-LIRR bridge in Williston Park. The bridge was taken down in 1983, dating the document. Ron Ridolph photos below capturing the bridge and removal preparations
From Mystery Friday Foto #22 Solved; Blueprints to Remove the East Williston Motor Parkway Railroad Bridge
Removal of the Motor Parkway bridge spanning the LIRR tracks in Westbury.
From Mystery Friday Foto #22 Solved; Blueprints to Remove the East Williston Motor Parkway Railroad Bridge
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