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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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The Foto is of the land on which Levittown would be built. The community was then called Island Trees. The photographer is looking east. It must have been taken around 1947, when the construction of Levittown was approved. The Wantagh Parkway, Old Westbury Road, and Newbridge Road can be seen at the bottom of the Foto. The Motor Parkway and Central Railroad are on the left, and Hempstead Turnpike is on the right.
It’s hard to see, but it looks like the grandstand for the Vanderbilt Cup Races on the north side of the Motor Parkway.
The businessman is William J. Levitt, who would transform the land seen in the aerial into America’s first suburb.
From Update: Mystery Foto #49 Solved: A 1947 Aerial of Levittown and William J. Levitt
Levittown, looking East. After 1933, since I can see Wantagh pkwy bridge. Before 1939, since LIMP looks open, as bridges are all up. LIMP bridges, ROW, grandstand location all appear.
From Update: Mystery Foto #49 Solved: A 1947 Aerial of Levittown and William J. Levitt
Interesting coincidence today!
For the last year or so, construction has been underway on the new chapel within the cemetery grounds of the old Hitchcock property.
Cablevision’s News12 just tonight, reported that today was a milestone in the construction of the chapel with the installation of the chapel spires. The Queen of Peace cemetery is one only a very small number of cemeteries being built today. The chapel is scheduled to completed the middle of next year.
From Greg O's Garage and Kleiner's Korner look at Jericho Turnpike Then & Now
Great research guys, thanks! I began working in Hicksville in 1992, didn’t realize about the horse farm being connected to the mafia, wow.
From Greg O's Garage and Kleiner's Korner look at Jericho Turnpike Then & Now
Alot of research. Thanks
From Greg O's Garage and Kleiner's Korner look at Jericho Turnpike Then & Now
Amazing pictures. The common element in the before and now pics are the utility poles. They almost look identical 116 years later. So either 1905 was starting to look pretty modern or our present day is a bit antiquated. This is similar to the previously published photos of route 107 facing north at hempstead tpke.
From VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: 12 Previously unpublished photos of the 1905 Vanderbilt Cup Race
For you Tucker lovers.
From Video of the Week: Jay Leno & Donald Osborne driving the 1907 Vanderbilt Renault Racer to Marble House in Newport
The race - 1905 Vanderbilt Cup race.
The location and date - Jericho Tpk. Mineola?
The year and make of auto - 1905 Mercedes.
From Mystery Foto #48 Solved: Willie K. getting ready to race at the Eagle Rock Hill Climb on November 24, 1904
Ken Gross was at The Greenwich Concours D’Elegance, Greenwich CT. as one of the judges on Oct. 23.
From "1948 Tucker Torpedo-The Car of Tomorrow-Today" by Ken Gross
WOW, What a collection! Howard hoped you and your family had a wonderful Thanksgiving time.
From The Twelfth Annual Thanksgiving "Turkeys on the Road"
WOW! What a collection! Howard hoped you and your family had a wonderful Thanksgiving time!
From The Twelfth Annual Thanksgiving "Turkeys on the Road"
Was E.R. Thomas in the photo walking with Willie K the manufacture of the Thomas Flyer?
From VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: 12 Previously unpublished photos of the 1905 Vanderbilt Cup Race
Amazing, historic photos capturing the thrill of racing along familiar roadways!
From VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: 12 Previously unpublished photos of the 1905 Vanderbilt Cup Race
Amazing, how exciting that must have been to witness. There’s only one sad photo—the one at the end. The only thing that hasn’t changed are telephone poles.
From VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: 12 Previously unpublished photos of the 1905 Vanderbilt Cup Race
What a great discovery Howard! Looks like the photographer provided important descriptions too. Glad you were able to acquire them.
From VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: 12 Previously unpublished photos of the 1905 Vanderbilt Cup Race
Superb images! Thank you for sharing these, it is like stepping into a time machine.
From VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: 12 Previously unpublished photos of the 1905 Vanderbilt Cup Race
Incredible find ! Exciting images…
From VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: 12 Previously unpublished photos of the 1905 Vanderbilt Cup Race
Great find.
From VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: 12 Previously unpublished photos of the 1905 Vanderbilt Cup Race
Willie K. is preparing to race his 1904 90 HP Mercedes in the Eagle Rock Hill Climb in West Orange, NJ on November 24, 1904.
From Mystery Foto #48 Solved: Willie K. getting ready to race at the Eagle Rock Hill Climb on November 24, 1904
Hi, just came back from the Friends cemetery where my father rests. My mother is an Albertson, and I am the great great grandson of Silas Albertson. This is all so fascinating to me. Thanks
From Mystery Foto #17 Solved: North Hempstead Town Supervisor Edwin C. Willets Driving a 1904 Buckmobile
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