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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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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
Howard,
The occasion was the winning of the 4th (I believe) Stanley Cup win by the Islanders. It was at the Nassau Coliseum. The driver of the car is Henry Austin Clark. I believe the car is a Stutz. Don’t know the year. I can’t determine who was riding in the car. Probably a couple of Islander players, but not sure.
I’ll bet that Walt Gosden might know most of the answers.
All the best,
Rog
From Mystery Foto #32 Solved: New York Islanders Celebrating Their First Stanley Cup Championship in Henry Austin Clark, Jr.'s Old 32
Looking at this and Eagle’s Nest, his tastes in architecture and decor are very clear. It must have been an exciting visit.
From An Inside Look at William K. Vanderbilt Jr.'s Alva Base on Fisher Island in Florida
GREAT PHOTO. IT’S AT THE OLD BARN NASSAU COUNTY COLIESIEM . IF THAT AIN’T AUSTIN THEN IT’S NOT IN NASSAU COUNTY, ( OR A TWIN TO AUSTIN )
I WAS THERE AT THE PARADE.
From Mystery Foto #32 Solved: New York Islanders Celebrating Their First Stanley Cup Championship in Henry Austin Clark, Jr.'s Old 32
That Dolphin shot shows all sorts of things! Do you think I ever noticed the winglet connecting the two engines before, or the subsidiary vertical fins? Also, I never before thought of how to dock a flying boat (or floatplane) with wing-mounted floats - TILT! I toured Vizcaya last year (sad); what a difference! Who maintains Alva Base? Sam, III
From An Inside Look at William K. Vanderbilt Jr.'s Alva Base on Fisher Island in Florida
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