Vanderbilt Cup Races

Hi Joe:

Thanks for the Motor Parkway story!

Howard

From The Bethpage Challenge Part II: Building the Central Avenue Motor Parkway Bridge

Awesome Job Howard.  Thank you so much for all your work.  These pictures are priceless. 

Back in 1990 or so I knew a guy who worked for the MTA Transportation Planning Department.  He had many old hand written surveys.  He had one from the exact spot where the LIRR crossed.  A small arrow pointed to the bridge.  It said, “Removed, 1950.” 

Your fan,
Joe Oesterle

From The Bethpage Challenge Part II: Building the Central Avenue Motor Parkway Bridge

Hi Howard. After viewing the PDF maps of the LIMP, I guess the left turn into Horace Harding Blvd on the Fresh Meadows,Queens PDF is the ROW that was the Central RR. I went to Arrts Archives to check out that area. When the LIMP was built in that location, the tracks were gone; but the path existed (between Peck and Underhill Ave.) I’d like to get a hold of old hagstroms,etc. Guess I’ll look on ebay or something. Your doing nice work here, Howard.

Sincerely,

Brian D McCarthy

From A Map of the Long Island Motor Parkway & Queens Historical Sites

Awesome shot of the Black Beast in speed blur. Glad to know she’s here at home where she belongs.

From Images of the Six Vanderbilt Cup Race Finishes

And Bill’s picture of the railroad I believe is facing NE not NW

From Aerial Views of the Motor Parkway in Bethpage

Hi Howard
I always thought there was only ONE dead mans curve that was located south of what is pictured here. My recollection was that deadmans curve was running just north of the Central RR which fragments of it still exists today. I would never have been able to route the exact LIMP ROW (although I’ve tried) going north towards bethpage park (central park) without these aerials. This is awesome!! Keep it up!

From Aerial Views of the Motor Parkway in Bethpage

Hi Bill:

You are 100% correct. I have one too many Centrals at that intersection!! The Central Line was located south of the Motor Parkway.

Howard

From Aerial Views of the Motor Parkway in Bethpage

Regarding the Motor Parkway in Bethpage:
Is it not true that the straight diagonal line is the LIRR Main Line (not the Central Railroad) and the photo showing the track and bridge is facing northwest, also showing the Main Line? I think the Central Railroad is the horizontal line at the bottom of the map.

From Aerial Views of the Motor Parkway in Bethpage

Does anyone know what happened or the wherabouts
of Austin Clarkes fire engines?? I remember riding on it as well, as a youngster.  I remember that he had more
than one.

  (also searching for early American LaFrance headlights.  Thanks 4 the memories

From What was the Long Island Automotive Museum?

Are these post cards or cards with pictures on one side and information on the other side.  This is what I have.  Do you have a value on them?

From Postcards from the Long Island Automotive Museum (#1-6)

Hi Charlie:

I am forwarding your comment to Bruce Adams and the Ford Model A Club which help clean up the bridge.

http://www.vanderbiltcupraces.com/index.php/blog/article/map_template_2

Howard

From Then & Now: Potential Nassau Historical Markers on the Motor Parkway Trail

Hi Roger:

Thanks for the review!!

Howard

From Book "Long Island Motor Parkway" Reviewed in Hemmings Classic Car

Hi Chris:

Your feedback is much appreciated!

Howard

From The Mystery Segments in the Film "Old 16- An American Legend"

I’ve read Howard’s book and it’s terrific!
Roger Price

From Book "Long Island Motor Parkway" Reviewed in Hemmings Classic Car

A very nice way to commend Mr. Berliner. I became a huge fan of his website in the late 1990’s. You could see how very dedicated he is to the LIMP as a whole. His main website covers LIRR history and other areas of interest as well. I remember getting to meet him at the Bethpage library, Mr. Robert Miller was conducting a slide show for the LIMP. It was a good experience to talk to him and others with mutual interests.

Sincerely,

Brian D McCarthy

From Sad News: The Passing of Sam Berliner III

Howard,
I had the pleasure of meeting you and contributing a pic of the
Horace Harding Blvd overpass remnants. I viewed this present-
ation of the “old Ford no. 16 racecar and must compliment you     on the work you do so authoritatively and enthusiastically on this and your weekly emails, a tribute to Long Island History.
Cordially,                                     
Robert C. Levine

From 1997 Exhibit and Film "Old 16- An American Legend"

the bridge in bethpage restoration is now being used as a garbage dump for the private farm located there. they are knocking down the rails with their equipment.

From Then & Now: Potential Nassau Historical Markers on the Motor Parkway Trail

Howard, I love your dedication to research and paying attention to detail!  I often spend hours on that before I start a painting, and at the later stages while developing more of the background scene, particularly in my painting of Buddy Bolden and the 1905 Cadillac in New Orleans at the turn of the century.  You do wonderful work, I am inspired!

From The Mystery Segments in the Film "Old 16- An American Legend"

While I now live in florida, I fondly remember those many LIMP explorations we would do on friday mornings. Sam was such a powerful leader in the early days, and infused so many of us to work towards the LIMP preservation status that we have today. Thanks to Sam, and you too, Howard, for all the wonderful work you do,  -pat

From Sad News: The Passing of Sam Berliner III

Excellent promotion of what promises to be a great event, Howard. Great background material as well! Thanks!

From Centennial Indy 500 Celebration:Great Classic Cars To Be Featured At 2011 Show