Vanderbilt Cup Races

That should get you around the Indy track with no problems!

From Take the Alco Black Beast Road Test

Another great meeing !

Hopefully OBVR will be able to deliver on their promises of repairing the damage their people did to the LIMP bridge on their property and then we can start a process to see how it can be restored to its former state along with making a loop so antique cars can once more ride that portion of LIMP.

From Second Meeting of the Long Island Motor Parkway Preservation Society

A sure sign of Spring. The Black Beast has awakened.

From VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: Krug's Hotel in Mineola During the 1904 Vanderbilt Cup Race

GREAT FILM, HOWARD !
I felt I was there across the street imagining those primative high displacement race cars flying by.

From VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: Krug's Hotel in Mineola During the 1904 Vanderbilt Cup Race

From James Elliot:
“I think it would be far more beneficial to have an exhibit of this cup on Long Island rather than in storage in Washington, DC. I also think it is important for the improved access to the cup which is an important link so much Long Island auto racing history.”

From VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: The Vanderbilt Cup Trophy Today

I made a real effort to attend but after sitting in traffic/rain on Northern State Parkway for over 30 minutes and only going 5 miles got off and came home. The traffic advisory signs said delays were for the next dozen exits and I hadn’t gone beyond Roslyn Rd.! Sorry ! But I do have something I wanted to bring along for the group/Society which I will get to Howard.

From Second Meeting of the Long Island Motor Parkway Preservation Society

Hello the picture of this fire truck has alot of history.  it was originally from Islip Terrace Fire Dept. Long Island.  This what Islip Terrace 1st motorized apparatus.  It was sold to sleepy hallow and then when sleepy hallow came time to retiring the fire engine Islip Terrace heard about it and purchased the unit back.  This unit was fully restored and is still driven for parades and special events!!  It can be viewed in our museum year around surrounded with historic pictures itfdhq.com

From Austin Clark Jr's Sandy Hollow Fire Department Badges

Hi-Ray was my dad’s (Jerome Rose) first cousin. He was a wonderful person, a wonderful photographer. I phoned him frequently from my home in Indiana. Also, when I came to NYC I saw Ray as much as I could. He was a dear relative and I know he’ll be missed by me and so many others.

Ray, I’ll miss you.

Your cousin-Johanna

From A Tribute to Ray Jacobs (1919-2011)

Howard, This trophy is a work of art. It would be great if it came to Long Islan again.        Joe(Motorpky)DeBono

From VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: The Vanderbilt Cup Trophy Today

Hi Howard,

I think it’s a great idea to have the trophy on permanent display at the Vanderbilt Museum and perhaps they would loan it to you when you display the Alco 6.

From VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: The Vanderbilt Cup Trophy Today

If the Cup isn’t going to be on display at Smithsonian, it should be in New York State.

From VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: The Vanderbilt Cup Trophy Today

The MacKay family name was pronounced ‘MacKEE’. They were stock holders in the first telegraph line that crossed the Atlantic. His father, John was one of the Virginia City NV silver kings.

From A Tribute to Ray Jacobs (1919-2011)

From Guy Frost:

“Ray will long be remembered through his photos. I hope the Bryant Library was the recipient of these.”

From A Tribute to Ray Jacobs (1919-2011)

Please! We’d all love to see the cup.
A reproduction existed here LI until the late 1960’s. This was awarded to the victor of annual runoffs held at the Bridgehampton circuit between the EMRA and SCCA clubs. I recall that the EMRA clubs usually won and may have been the owner/keeper of the cup. Perhaps a visit from the original cup can shake it loose from it’s unknown keeper for public enjoyment as a part of Vanderbilt’s contribution to motorsports on Long Island.

From VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: The Vanderbilt Cup Trophy Today

Howard,

Ray and I shared an interest in Panoramic Photography—- We both used identical Cirkut Cameras built around the time your Alco was built.  Over the last 25 years we got together often to take photos and just have fun.  Ray always had those wonderful stories to tell and you never left him without a smile.  He was just a great guy!

Good luck with the Alco at Indianapolis!!

From A Tribute to Ray Jacobs (1919-2011)

Howard,I worked with Roger White on another loan project for our museum and I have done appraisals on cars and artifacts for them. He is a great guy, he can get a loan approved with the proper , insurance , site security etc. It also helps if a Congressman or Senator writes a support letter. Jim

From VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: The Vanderbilt Cup Trophy Today

Howard:
That would be terrific!  Please keep us posted.
All the best,
Tom

From VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: The Vanderbilt Cup Trophy Today

From Jack B:
“Howard- I was saddened to learn of Ray Jacobs death. He was a wonderful gentleman. I met him at his studio a few years ago to ask him of any details he remembered of a photograph he had taken about 50 years ago. At that time he talked about disposing of his collection of wonderful historic cameras. He was a giant in the field.”

From A Tribute to Ray Jacobs (1919-2011)

I think it would be far more beneficial to have an exhibit of this cup
on Long Island rather than in storage in Washington, DC. 
I also think it is important for the improved access to the cup which is an important link so much Long Island auto racing history.

From Archives: Vanderbilt Cup Trophy

Howard,  I knew Ray for many years.  I used to bring, to his Roslyn Hts Studio, my old books and magazines and he would make blowup photos of the vintage mansion photos for my collection. He would always tell me stories of his travels in the world, with photos,  and his life as a boy.

From A Tribute to Ray Jacobs (1919-2011)