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Hi Peter:

Thanks for the comment. I have added a pdf of your grandfather’s article above.

Enjoy,

Howard

From George Robertson's Last Practice Run

Howard, thanks for the article.  I had read in A. Scott Berg’s bio of Max Perkins, the famous New Yorker editor, that my Grandfather George has taken him for a ride at 60 miles per hour on Long Island and I had always assumed he was the journalist in the accident.  But now I know better!  Is there anyway to get a copy of the Bulb Horn article? Thanks so much for the site!

From George Robertson's Last Practice Run

Looking good! Much more readable and navigable. Congratulations.

From The New Home Page on VanderbiltCupRaces.com

The other possibility is that the 1909 NHP Rd bridge was so narrow it can’t be distinguished in the aerials.

From Long Island Motor Parkway Bridge Series:#16 New Hyde Park Road Motor Parkway Bridge in Searingtown

Hi Al:

Thanks! You are still my favorite co-author!

Howard

From Long Island Motor Parkway Bridge Series:#16 New Hyde Park Road Motor Parkway Bridge in Searingtown

Howard, Crocker was the purchaser, the Parkway was the seller. Also, the transaction was for a piece of property on the west side of Shelter Rock Rd. ,not off of New Hyde Park Rd. I know the survey says Hyde Park Rd., (Marcus Ave. was also refered as Hyde Park Rd. at the time) Adding to the confusion, Shelter Rock Rd. in the 1914 Belcher Hyde Atlas is also called Old Court House Rd. By the way, Marcus Ave. was given that designation by North Hempstead’s Supervisor Christ who named it after his son, Marcus around 1918. Hope this helps. Al Velocci

From Long Island Motor Parkway Bridge Series:#16 New Hyde Park Road Motor Parkway Bridge in Searingtown

Hi Roger:

The event is now on the VanderbiltCupRaces.com calendar.

Howard

From Long Island Automotive News and Recent Comments-Saturday, January 28, 2012

Howard,

I just want to mention that on Sunday, Feb. 12, the Vanderbilt Cup Region, AACA will be holding its annual indoor flea market at the Brush Barn in Smithtown from 9 A.M. to 3 P.M.  It’s just east of Route 111 on Route 25.
Roger

From Long Island Automotive News and Recent Comments-Saturday, January 28, 2012

Great new look Howard.  Thanks!

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From Robert R:

“Fantastic George Robertson piece! Good job, Howard.”

From George Robertson's Last Practice Run

Now you’re cookin’!  Great improvement to a great site!  Thanks.  Sam, III

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From James S:

“The new website is amazing! Thanks so much for all your efforts. Your presence and guidance is a huge part of my son’s life.”

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Hi Mitch:

Those notations indicate the location of monuments (markers) placed or found by survey markers. I have found several while walking the Long Island Motor Parkway trail.

From Long Island Motor Parkway Bridge Series:#16 New Hyde Park Road Motor Parkway Bridge in Searingtown

Hi Howard,

Love the new site and the new “zoom” feature. One question: in the 1928 atlas, there are notations like “mon. set. Mar. 1930” and “Mon found 1930”. Do you know what those mean?

From Long Island Motor Parkway Bridge Series:#16 New Hyde Park Road Motor Parkway Bridge in Searingtown

Hi Warren & Ron:

Thanks for the feedback. Much appreciated!

Howard

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Hi Mitch:

I have updated the New Hyde Park Road Bridge post that may support your theory.

Howard

From Long Island Motor Parkway Bridge Series:#16 New Hyde Park Road Motor Parkway Bridge in Searingtown

Hi Howard:

1.  Great job done with the expanded website !!!!!  I hope it continues for many years to come and enjoyed by all !!!!!

2. In regards to the Presidents Meeting for all the car clubs—— It brought back so many nice memories of yesteryear for me when I was President of the Model A Ford Club of Long Island in 1983 and 1984 as we use to go to Les Cuttings house in Huntington and in his living room we all use to do the calendar of events for the upcoming year.  This was done to avoid conflicts in the various meets, and many thanks to all in the VCCR ( Vanderbilt Cup Car Region ).

          Best Regards to All,  Cordially,  Ron Ridolph

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Howard

Looking at the June ‘09 survey - there’s no difference between the NHP and Old Courthouse Rd intersections (and we obviously know the LIMP passes under OCR). The ‘24 aerial clearly shows the LIMP crossing OVER Marcus Ave & Lakeville Rd yet the NHP Rd intersection is vague (actually favoring the LIMP crossing beneath NHP Rd).

Mitch

From Long Island Motor Parkway Bridge Series:#16 New Hyde Park Road Motor Parkway Bridge in Searingtown

Hi Mitch:

Not sure why the building of the Northern State Parkway would impact the new Hyde Park Road Bridge. Clearly, the photos indicate there was a Motor Parkway bridge that went over NHP Road. However, I do not have any images that documents the bridge prior to 1932.  Can any LIMPers help?

Howard

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