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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 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From VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: 12 Previously unpublished photos of the 1905 Vanderbilt Cup Race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From VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: 12 Previously unpublished photos of the 1905 Vanderbilt Cup Race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From VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: 12 Previously unpublished photos of the 1905 Vanderbilt Cup Race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From VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: 12 Previously unpublished photos of the 1905 Vanderbilt Cup Race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From VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: 12 Previously unpublished photos of the 1905 Vanderbilt Cup Race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From VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: 12 Previously unpublished photos of the 1905 Vanderbilt Cup Race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
One, (of possibly a few?) 1904 Mercedes racers that Willie K had from 1904 through 1908.
This one during the 1904 Eagle Rock Hill Climb Contest- November 24, 1904
Seen below with VERY well-known racing mechinician Mr. Robert C. Watson at Ormond in 1904.
From Mystery Foto #48 Solved: Willie K. getting ready to race at the Eagle Rock Hill Climb on November 24, 1904
I will check it at High Rock Park in the spring, I live in Staten Island.
From Mystery Foto #45 Solved: The Vanderbilt Family Cemetery and Mausoleum in Staten Island
Art, The gentleman in uniform is William K. Vanderbilt Jr. in front of his country estate, Deepdale located at today’s Lake Success. In 1904 he sent word to the newly formed Vigilant Engine and Hook and Ladder Company of Thomaston that he was willing to pay for some of the necessary apparatus He paid for two engines which were delivered in early 1905. To show their appreciation of the gifts, Vanderbilt was made the first honorary member of the Company. He would prove be the Company’s biggest benefactor.
From Mystery Foto #47 Solved: Willie K in his Vigilant Fire Company uniform at Deepdale (Circa 1905-1906)
Guessing it’s Willie K dressed in a Thomaston Fire Department suit with helmet, TFD
From Mystery Foto #47 Solved: Willie K in his Vigilant Fire Company uniform at Deepdale (Circa 1905-1906)
William K Vanderbilt at Deepdale Estate Lake Success
The uniform and helmet look like those worn by firefighters back then. Willie was a volunteer firefighter for decades and supported the local fire department in Great Neck and Centerport. The last line on the helmet looks like it has FD at the end, so I am guessing this was his firefighter uniform/helmet.
Date, guessing sometime between 1905-1915 given Willies appearance, sporting the moustache.
From Mystery Foto #47 Solved: Willie K in his Vigilant Fire Company uniform at Deepdale (Circa 1905-1906)
Another shot showing the two domes.
From Mystery Foto #45 Solved: The Vanderbilt Family Cemetery and Mausoleum in Staten Island
And one more.
From Mystery Foto #46 Solved: The 1904 press box/officials' stand on Jericho Turnpike in Westbury
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