Vanderbilt Cup Races

Re Chicago Auto vs. Motor Clubs, note that the cornerstone is for the C. *MOTOR* C. and is dated MCMXXVIII or 1928 (but that may refer to the building, not the founding).  Sam, III

From Mystery Foto #20 Solved: The 1906 Vanderbilt Cup Commission Headquarters on Jericho Turnpike, Westbury

Thanks Al.  Further research to follow-up on!  Also, Al has pointed out to me that the Chicago Automobile Club was founded earlier than 1906, possibly in 1901.  I’ve found newspaper articles supporting that but also find documentation of a Chicago Motor Club being founded in 1906.  So perhaps I’ve gotten the two organizations mixed up.  But the flag at the 1906 VCR certainly is the Chicago Automobile Club.

From Mystery Foto #20 Solved: The 1906 Vanderbilt Cup Commission Headquarters on Jericho Turnpike, Westbury

Art, Your latest post,.. On Nov. 1, 1906, John Farson, the President of the Chicago Automobile wrote A. R. Pardington telling him the Club was going to take $60, 000 in securities of the Long Island Motor Parkway.  Farson was not a fan of automobile races on public roads and applauded the fact that the races would be held on a private circuit. When that didn’t happen the offer was withdrawn.  I don’t believe any member of the club purchased any of the Parkway’s stock.

From Mystery Foto #20 Solved: The 1906 Vanderbilt Cup Commission Headquarters on Jericho Turnpike, Westbury

Another shot of the 1906 HQs after the race with LI traffic forming (what else is new?).  Wonder where all those programs went!  Note the flag from the Chicago Automobile Club that originated in 1906 (newer info. below indicates it was founded earlier, possibly in 1901) and was an affiliate of the AAA.  The club still exists today and its previous art deco home which sat empty for 28 years was refurbished in 2015 and reopened as a Hampton Inn.  Thankfully the restoration included several original objects including a 1928 mural of the United States showing national parks and major cross-country highways. 
First photo from “Recreation” magazine, Dec. 19, 1906.
Second and third photos from roadtrippers.com (https://roadtrippers.com/magazine/chicago-motor-club/).

From Mystery Foto #20 Solved: The 1906 Vanderbilt Cup Commission Headquarters on Jericho Turnpike, Westbury

When I posted the Mystery Foto, I actually thought the driver was Crawford Robertson because of its source! Fun stuff! Howard

From Mystery Foto #32 Solved: New York Islanders Celebrating Their First Stanley Cup Championship in Henry Austin Clark, Jr.'s Old 32

Brian, You won’t find me in any of the photos. I stayed in my grandstand seat

From Mystery Foto #32 Solved: New York Islanders Celebrating Their First Stanley Cup Championship in Henry Austin Clark, Jr.'s Old 32

The correct body style designation for this car is a Locke sport phaeton.  It was available with or without the second cowl.  The second (dual) cowl is more popular today but less practical.

From Mystery Foto #32 Solved: New York Islanders Celebrating Their First Stanley Cup Championship in Henry Austin Clark, Jr.'s Old 32

It just occurred to me that not all LIMPers are old car nuts.  “D/C” is NOT a model designation but a body style; it stands for “Dual Cowl” (front AND rear cowls, usually (although not always) with two windshields.  Sam, III

From Mystery Foto #32 Solved: New York Islanders Celebrating Their First Stanley Cup Championship in Henry Austin Clark, Jr.'s Old 32

I *KNEW* that was Austie but HK said it wasn’t, so I had assumed it had to be Dr. Bob Banks (see <http://sbiii.com/automot1.html#old16> and attached), who I only now bothered to look up.  Remember Dr. B., Walt?  Oh, my; this get convoluted!  ‘29 Lincoln L (*NOT* K - only introduced in 1931)?  Oh, yeah - look more carefully at the bumper in the closeup - mea culpa.  Sam, III

From Mystery Foto #32 Solved: New York Islanders Celebrating Their First Stanley Cup Championship in Henry Austin Clark, Jr.'s Old 32

Even though Mr. Clarks head is turned, I thought it was him. Then image searched - Henry Austin Clark Parade - here on the site. Surprised to see the color photo that Walter McCarthy offered ( don’t know if we’re related). See the hangars in Walters photo, closer to the start of the parade. Crawfords photo is towards the end with the coliseum in the background.

Thinking too that some of you actually witnessed this celebration. Should we try finding Al & Artie in the photos?  : )

From Mystery Foto #32 Solved: New York Islanders Celebrating Their First Stanley Cup Championship in Henry Austin Clark, Jr.'s Old 32

Having been to Vanderbilt’s Mansion a couple times, it is fascinating to see his amphibious aircraft in action.  Never saw a video before.  The motion is stimulating.  JFP

From An Inside Look at William K. Vanderbilt Jr.'s Alva Base on Fisher Island in Florida

Good to see and very interesting

From Update: Greg O's Discovery: Then & Now- The Hidden Section Of the Motor Parkway in Cunningham Park, Queens

Howard, This is an easy one for me…. I WAS THERE… Its the New York Islanders Stanley Cup celebration parade held May 29, 1980 around the Coliseum…. Islander fan since 1975, had season tickets. saw them win the Cup. What made it extra special for Islander fans was that it was the first parade to celebrate a professional sport championship on Long Island. Also, it was the first time a New York team won the Stanley cup in 40 years.                                                              Thats Henry Austin Clark at the wheel going nowhere, I recall players jumping in and out of the car and lifting up the Cup for all to see.  I think there were more than 25,000 fans at the celebration.

From Mystery Foto #32 Solved: New York Islanders Celebrating Their First Stanley Cup Championship in Henry Austin Clark, Jr.'s Old 32

Aha!  My Raymond Court pix (from 16 Feb 1999) were right under my nose, at <http://sbiii.com/limpkwy2.html#today>; sample attached.  Sam, III

From Construction Work Has Begun on the Garden City Stewart Field Parking Lot Adjacent to the Motor Parkway

So, from what I see on the Fisher Island website it appears that these folks now hold title and have made it a sort if resort, “The Fisher Island Club Hotel & Resort has 15 hotel suites”

From An Inside Look at William K. Vanderbilt Jr.'s Alva Base on Fisher Island in Florida

Easy to spot the old barn, Nassau Coliseum in the background. 1980 The N.Y. Islander Stanley Cup win! Duane Sutter (left) and Steve Tambellini in Henry Austin Clark’s 1929 Lincoln Locke D/C Phaeton

From Mystery Foto #32 Solved: New York Islanders Celebrating Their First Stanley Cup Championship in Henry Austin Clark, Jr.'s Old 32

Photo was taken on Hempstead Turnpike with the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in the background, the Trophy is the Stanley Cup, for the Islanders win in 1980. The Driver is dear Henry Austin Clark Jr. In the car are Brian Trottier and Denis Potvin. Published in the N.Y. Daily News. The car may be a 1932 Lincoln.

From Mystery Foto #32 Solved: New York Islanders Celebrating Their First Stanley Cup Championship in Henry Austin Clark, Jr.'s Old 32

The photo was taken on May 28, 1980 during the parade near the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale celebrating the New York Islanders first Stanley Cup championship.The three Islanders are: (L to R) Duane Sutter; Denis Potvin (face hidden); and Steve Tambellini. The driver of the lead car sure looks like Henry Austin Clark, Jr. although there is a resemblance to Truman Capote or Elton John. The parade route used part of Hempstead Turnpike which was also part of the course for the 1904 Vanderbilt Cup Race. Based on the license plate, I’m guessing the car is a 1932 something, maybe a Lincoln? A similar photo was published in the NY Daily News so maybe this one was also. Or maybe Walt Gosden had it in one of his newsletters.

From Mystery Foto #32 Solved: New York Islanders Celebrating Their First Stanley Cup Championship in Henry Austin Clark, Jr.'s Old 32

Two more . . .

From Construction Work Has Begun on the Garden City Stewart Field Parking Lot Adjacent to the Motor Parkway

August 8: recent pics (post storm) showing retaining wall, gravel, steps, possible post and roadway extension.

From Construction Work Has Begun on the Garden City Stewart Field Parking Lot Adjacent to the Motor Parkway