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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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From Mystery Foto #15 Solved: The Former Jondol Service Station on Jericho Turnpike in Mineola
I knew that I recognized the distinct architecture of this building when I first viewed your post Friday night. It just struck me Monday morning. The location is corner of Jericho Tpke and Marcellus Rd. in Mineola. Still there, but now it is Randi’s Cleaners. Best guess for date of picture is around 1963. Looks like a LIMP annual use plate on front bumper of car.
From Mystery Foto #15 Solved: The Former Jondol Service Station on Jericho Turnpike in Mineola
Update: As per Sam III’s correction, the Old Courthouse Road Bridge is one of two remaining extant bridges in Nassau County,
From Sam and Dave’s “Excellent 2019 Vanderbilt Day”- #2 Manhasset Hills
Great pictures, thanks for sharing for all us explorers!
From Sam and Dave's "Excellent 2019 Vanderbilt Day"- #1 The Start in Lake Success
Didn’t have time this weekend to figure this one out, looks like sometime in the early 60’s.
The weather vane at the top of the station is similar to the one on top of the LIMP Manager’s office.
From Mystery Foto #15 Solved: The Former Jondol Service Station on Jericho Turnpike in Mineola
I can only answer the Kudos question. The weather vane on top of the building, in the image of a car and running dog, was originally on the Motor Parkway’s General Manager’s office in Garden City on Vanderbilt Court. As kids we used to ride our bikes up and down the remnants of the Clinton Road Motor Parkway Bridge embankment then in to Vanderbilt Court by the old lodge and that building.
From Mystery Foto #15 Solved: The Former Jondol Service Station on Jericho Turnpike in Mineola
By the way, that wind vane on top was the one, that was once located atop of the Motor Parkway’s Superintendant’s house on Vanderbilt Court, still standing!
From Mystery Foto #15 Solved: The Former Jondol Service Station on Jericho Turnpike in Mineola
I missed this image growing up. I was too young to visit this site as it appears. Thank you all for sharing this experience and making it possible for all to see!
From Mystery Foto #15 Solved: The Former Jondol Service Station on Jericho Turnpike in Mineola
These vehicles are wide in years, a special (Mobil) service station. I suspect Floral Park somewhere as Walt is the town historian (I cheated, but still could be wrong). Forget about Jericho Tpke and Tulip with the RR. Tulip and Carnation, No! that building’s been there since 1908. This is somewhere deep inside the village during early 60’s, the light blue car at center is mid 60’s. The color photography quality is similar to that time, but where? OK, corner of Plainfield and Tulip. I have no better guess, I’m stumped! Looking forward to the answers. Hurry up!
From Mystery Foto #15 Solved: The Former Jondol Service Station on Jericho Turnpike in Mineola
The Plymouth would date this from the mid 60s?
From Mystery Foto #15 Solved: The Former Jondol Service Station on Jericho Turnpike in Mineola
There was/is a bldg like this on the south east corner of Denton Ave. and Jericho Tpk. in Garden city park.Not sure this photo is it.Great building though wherever it is.Hope it still exist.The autos from the left are early 50s Chev/GMC pick up,1963 Oldsmobile,I think a late 20s Lincoln,not sure of this one and in lower right corner,a 1965/66 Plymouth.In the other photo of old car w/sidemount car in background is a 1961 Ford.
From Mystery Foto #15 Solved: The Former Jondol Service Station on Jericho Turnpike in Mineola
We had a gathering at the Old Courthouse Road bridge a few years ago, and I thought that a “security camera” had been placed on the pole just to the west of the bridge, to discourage graffiti artists. I do not see it in the photo here.
From Sam and Dave’s “Excellent 2019 Vanderbilt Day”- #2 Manhasset Hills
Jericho Turnpike Mineola. A Dry Cleaner, Mid 50’s Chevy P/U, 54 Chevy?, 61 Olds?, 1930’s Ford?, 60 Ford, Headlights of a 63 Caddy? Early 1960’s. That’s all I’ve got.
From Mystery Foto #15 Solved: The Former Jondol Service Station on Jericho Turnpike in Mineola
Not sure if the homeowner owned all the property in this corner but the area within these constraints is approx 18 acres. I believe he did own it all being the sole occupant
From Sam and Dave’s “Excellent 2019 Vanderbilt Day”- #2 Manhasset Hills
Dave - The mansion was included on the online map here
https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1396j0_672hYkvbcNFJInbc1mXNJspD9f&ll=40.764558695284585,-73.68657189047963&z=19
Built sometime between 1926-1950, the mansion was once located exactly where the new apartments are today. Most definitely the builders wiped the slate clean of any remnants. You could’ve easily fit 5 of the new units inside the building. At the time there were no neighbors around anywhere in this quiet little corner surrounded by the NSP, OCR, NHP Rd, and the LIMP. This homeowner had a REAL private property.
I’m interested in exploring the old OCR RoW indicated by the arrows. Let me know if you’re heading there, I’ll try to join, maybe others too
From Sam and Dave’s “Excellent 2019 Vanderbilt Day”- #2 Manhasset Hills
The only thing I can identify with surety w/o looking anything up is the LIMP weathervane! Guess that’s a ca. ‘50 Chevy and a Model A. :·( Sam, III
From Mystery Foto #15 Solved: The Former Jondol Service Station on Jericho Turnpike in Mineola
Raining on your excellent parade! The bridge is the only one remaining in Nassau that goes OVER the LIMP; the Old Bethpage Village bridge is also in Nassau (but goes UNDER the LIMP). Sam, III
From Sam and Dave’s “Excellent 2019 Vanderbilt Day”- #2 Manhasset Hills
Howard - looking at the pix of the tail end makes me wonder how the exhaust pipes (assuming there are SIX separate ones) were routed from the two cylinder banks to the rear bumper. Do you have underside pix or a diagram, please? Sam, III
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Sam III
The Tucker exhausts pipes are split three and three. The original plan was to have each cylinder have its own exhaust pipe.
Howard I
From Videos: The Tucker: Insight from the Tucker Family, Owners and Preservationists
300 Jericho triple. Mineola,Randi’s cleaners,mid 60’s
From Mystery Foto #15 Solved: The Former Jondol Service Station on Jericho Turnpike in Mineola
Always so glad when Motor Parkway season comes around each year. Really appreciate the great efforts of Sam and Dave. Just warms my heart to see the pics and video. I get that “wish you were here moment.” From Michigan, many thanks.
From Sam and Dave’s “Excellent 2019 Vanderbilt Day”- #2 Manhasset Hills
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