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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 say again “What Amazing Picture"as always,dressed so formal
From The Vanderbilt Family at the Start-Finish Line of the 1905 Vanderbilt Cup Race
Both of these photos show the Motor Parkway in the Commack Rd - Harned Rd area.
The north / south road seen more readily in the 2nd photo was the spur or connector road that was built to hopefully attract more traffic from Jericho Tpke. The 2nd, 3rd and 4th “Brentwood” lodges (ticket booths) were at the NE corner of Commack Rd & LIMP; SE corner of Commack Rd & LIMP; Intersection of the spur and LIMP. The spur later became Harned Rd.
From Mystery Foto #24 Solved: The Commack Spur of the Long Island Motor Parkway- Updated 1/30/16
It’s quite an education reading these updates. And it says quite a bit about just how unique a car this is. I may be a Packard and Rolls Royce (Springfield) guy, but this car is now a frequent reminder of what Walter Chrysler accomplished - this, plus every time I see the Chrysler building.
Ron
From Chrysler’s Chrysler Chronicle IV: The Underlying Bodywork
Good to see the old girl shaping up.
From Chrysler’s Chrysler Chronicle IV: The Underlying Bodywork
From Bruce Adams:
Gas station photo had to be 1957
See License plates.
http://www.licenseplates.tv/new-york-174.html?sort=20a&page=4&zenid=ij5f3h2e5qkfl7d179akpf47j2
From Mystery Foto #23 Solved: The Munsey Park Service Center on Northern Boulevard with a 1956 Chevy
Love the updates, keep them coming.
From Chrysler’s Chrysler Chronicle IV: The Underlying Bodywork
Howard,
Thanks for the update on the Chrysler. It’s wonderful to watch craftsmen at work.
I, too, am looking forward to the finished car.
Rog
From Chrysler’s Chrysler Chronicle IV: The Underlying Bodywork
I always thought the shot of Virginia was a great photo…
From The Vanderbilt Family at the Start-Finish Line of the 1905 Vanderbilt Cup Race
This was my great grandfather but I cant seem to find much more about him any help?
From Jimmy Snyder- One of the Great Chicago Auto Racers
Harned Road, Extension, Commack
Commack Road Toll and Bridge
From Mystery Foto #24 Solved: The Commack Spur of the Long Island Motor Parkway- Updated 1/30/16
Looked at these aerials and said to myself.“What and Where is this"no idea at all. Good Luck guys. Don’t laugh at me,I just thought it might be in Queens,everything is so close together
From Mystery Foto #24 Solved: The Commack Spur of the Long Island Motor Parkway- Updated 1/30/16
Same here. Well worth the wait. What a car it’s going to be!
From Chrysler’s Chrysler Chronicle IV: The Underlying Bodywork
This is Harned Rd in Dix Hills/Commack. Designed to bring more traffic onto the LIMP. Located here would be the Brentwood Lodge.
From Mystery Foto #24 Solved: The Commack Spur of the Long Island Motor Parkway- Updated 1/30/16
To be perfectly honest I haven’t got the slightest clue on these two aerails,nothing looks familar to me,
From Mystery Foto #24 Solved: The Commack Spur of the Long Island Motor Parkway- Updated 1/30/16
Very impressive work here. There’ll be no rushing this project that I believe is in good hands and will turn out just fine. But still, can’t wait!
From Chrysler’s Chrysler Chronicle IV: The Underlying Bodywork
It took a few seconds. Commack Rd and the LIMP. Bottom picture shows the spur north to Jericho Tpke.
From Mystery Foto #24 Solved: The Commack Spur of the Long Island Motor Parkway- Updated 1/30/16
Mike, me, too!!!
From Chrysler’s Chrysler Chronicle IV: The Underlying Bodywork
It’s clear from the pictures and your description Howard that these restorers are truly craftsmen and the the work can be quite complicated at times. Can’t wait to see the finished product!
From Chrysler’s Chrysler Chronicle IV: The Underlying Bodywork
Thanks for the info. on the building next door. I was up in Glen Cove the day I investigated the Sarlanis service station, near the Pratt estates, so there must be some sort of connection!
From Mystery Foto #23 Solved: The Munsey Park Service Center on Northern Boulevard with a 1956 Chevy
Guess I shouldn’t have assumed the address on the internet was the location of the mystery photo. But at least I got some interesting info. about whatever station I was investigating. And the cars were pretty much correct.
Munsey Park Svc Station
On this page you will find important information about Munsey Park Svc Station based in Roslyn, NY, like the address, contact person and details, as well as the email address and home page.
COMPANY NAME:
Munsey Park Svc Station
Hide LOCATION ADDRESS
LOCATION STREET:
25 Port Washington Boulevard
LOCATION CITY:
Roslyn
LOCATION ZIP:
11576
COUNTY:
Nassau
STATE:
New York
Service Station - Gasoline & Oil
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CONTACT NAME:
Paul Sarlanis
CONTACT ROLE:
Owner
From Mystery Foto #23 Solved: The Munsey Park Service Center on Northern Boulevard with a 1956 Chevy
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