Vanderbilt Cup Races

The newest car at Zorn’s looks like a 1952 Ford.  Most are from the late ‘40’s.

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Sorry about that, Frank F. I know how maddening these old aerials can be. Wonder if the original image displayed a larger area? ( found this on Alamy )

If I found this image as “location unknown”, I’d be studying this along with everyone else, Sam III !

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The other Phantoms in the movie were done by “trick mirrors”, not wax or cardboard. The Phantom was not designed by Gordon Buerig (who did design the Cord 810 that Russ Heinz owned and from which the power train and partial chassis was taken and used in the Phantom). Another article says “straight eight” engine which, of course, is incorrect because the Lycoming engine from the Cord used in the Phantom was a V8.

From Mystery Foto #27 Solved: Rust Heinz' 1938 Phantom Corsair

Congratulations Howard.  Everything you’ve been involved with has been known for quality and high standards.  That’s mainly due to you. Glad to see you’re “shifting gears” and going to enjoy some carpe dime time.

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I also forgot to mention that Zorn’s Turkey farm would be on the top of the photo.

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Congratulations Howard on receiving the rewards, they’re most deserving for all that you do. I often wonder how you cover all the bases between family, events, the cars, society….. sorta like Steven Seagal – the one man army. This is not an ending but a fresh start to a new beginning. Congrats
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Howard Kroplick

Frank, there is only so much time in one day. The key is use it wisely and with the right people!

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Location - Bethpage (Central Park) looking southeast over Stewart Ave, LIMP, and   LIRR Central Branch
Location of LIMP - the LIMP runs on a diagonal on the lower left side of the aerial
The Central Branch runs next to LIMP
Major Roads - Arthur Ave, Stewart Ave, Broadway, Hempstead Turnpike and Lincoln Blvd. (runs on a diagonal off of Stewart Ave).
Important event- Ground breaking ceremony of the LIMP June 6, 1908, corner of Stewart Ave (Jerusalem Rd) and LIMP.
Commercial entity - St. Joseph’s Hospital
Date of photo - 1953.  The house appears to be under construction on Lincoln Blvd.  The house was built in 1953.

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Happy to hear that you are making some changes to enjoy time with your family Howard. You have contributed so much to several organizations and you can be proud of your many contributions. Also happy to hear that you will continue to lead the Long Island Motor Parkway group.

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Well done Howard

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John P:

Congrats on your impressive run as town historian.  Better balance is a worthy goal, especially at our age.

I hope there aren’t any health issues lurking behind your decision…

JRP
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John, knock on wood, I am in excellent health! This May while celebrating my 70th birthday, a woman in her 30s tried to guess my age. I told her to give an honest guess and not to be concerned about hurting my feelings. She responded” You are 43 years old!” I told her “You are a little off, since I have been married for 47 years!!”

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Walt Gosden:

Hi Howard
I just read your post about stepping down as Town of North Hempstead Historian. I can well understand your decision with all you are involved with the LIMP association and the Roslyn Landmarks Society as President. You mentioned when we were at lunch you were trying to step back and have a more balanced life. Bravo for you, and sincere thanks for all you have done and inspired others to do for preservation.
Walt

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Bill Murray:
Howard, after reading your latest newsletter, I hope all is well with your/family’s health. The LI Community needs you! If there is anything I can do to help you, please let me know. Bill Murray (Long Island Motor Touring Club (LIMTC)
PS throughout the preceding years I have enjoyed parking my 1929 REO next to your Work Of Art at various shows - whether it be your Vanderbilt racer, mustang prototype, Chrysler, ...(OK Tucker too) what I enjoyed most was listening to you describe the vehicle of interest, your talks at the Bethpage library, etc. (someday I hope to visit your garage…as well)
Yes, you have also trained your staff (wow and to think one of them has recently retired) to fill in when you could not make the show…
I & others truly appreciate all you have done for the local community…again, hope all is well with you & yours, Bill
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Howard Kroplick

Bill, thanks for the kind words and offer.

Not to worry, I am in excellent health as I celebrated my 70th birthday in May… Just need more family and “me” time.

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Natalie Naylor:

Howard,
I’m sorry that you’ve resigned as Historian of North Hempstead Town. You’ve been an excellent town historian and leader in the Long Island history community as well. I hope you’ll continue to lend your talents to the Roslyn Landmark Society (I have no doubts that you’ll continue with the Vanderbilt Cup Races).
Natalie
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Howard Kroplick

Natalie, yes, I am still president of the Roslyn Landmark Society and still posting away on this website.

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We’ll miss you in that capacity, Howard.

JF Purcell
Nassau County Photo Archives

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Still President of L.I. Motor Parkway Preservation Society, I hope??
More quality time with your sweetie Roz hopefully??
The historical marker in your office?, not in your ‘Trophy Room’ with your many other
awards?? BE WELL HOWARD!!
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Howard Kroplick

Yes, still president of the Long Island Motor Parkway Preservation Society.

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My wife ( maiden - Paula Ventimiglia ) remembers Wayne Wink from Uniondale High School Class of 1984.

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LIMP crossing Stewart Ave, just a bit east of the turn north into Dead Man’s Curve.

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Awesome James, stay tuned for the next post. Your input will be helpful!

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Good luck to the Town of North Hempstead. It’s not going to be easy to replace Howard with his amazing knowledge and passion for LI history.

You do great work Howard. Thank you.

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one more set.  If you are ever out that way take a look of what it might have been like to visit.  Unfortunately I never had the opportunity!

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