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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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Great Post Art. Love to enjoy all your work.
From Kleiner's Korner: Memories of Researching the Motor Parkway
Has anyone seen a reference to a place called the “Wigmore Estate” in relation to the land assembled initially for Hillside Park? I saw a reference to it—if it existed—on the Wikipedia “Fresh Meadows” entry (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fresh_Meadows,_Queens). In particular I’m researching the Black Stump rural corridor that once spread from Utopia Parkway on 73rd Ave, but went as far north as Mt. St. Mary’s Cemetery along Fresh Meadow Lane, and possible as far east on Union Turnpike as Alley Pond Park.
From Greg O's Garage: Robert Moses and the battle to acquire land for Cunningham Park
Every time I drive by, I picture that car buried next to that bridge.
From Mystery Friday Foto #27 Solved: The Motor Parkway Bridge over the Northern State Pkwy Under Construction
I believe this photo is looking west based on sunlight exposure on the crane operator’s body, as well as the dark shadow below the hoisted vehicle. I believe we’re truly looking west.
From Mystery Friday Foto #27 Solved: The Motor Parkway Bridge over the Northern State Pkwy Under Construction
Interesting to see that many Long Island place names trace their history back to Revolutionary times.
From Roslyn News Times: North Hempstead's Revolutionary War history by Howard Kroplick
Throughly enjoyed! Thank you for this great article.
From Roslyn News Times: North Hempstead's Revolutionary War history by Howard Kroplick
I have a copy of his booklet “Horseless Carriages” Collection of Leo Peters from 1947. Is anyone interested in it?
From 1947 Brochure "Horseless Carriages: Collection of Leo Peters
Bob, book is available on ebay, maybe also locally at used book stores
From InstaGRAM Report: Highlights from the Summer 2026 Long Island Motor Parkway Preservation Society Meeting
Can I buy Al’s book at Barnes & noble? If not where? Sorry I missed the lecture. That road is a big part of my life! Bob
From InstaGRAM Report: Highlights from the Summer 2026 Long Island Motor Parkway Preservation Society Meeting
I think we’re looking east in Lake Success during the construction of a bridge that would allow the LIMP to go over the Northern State Parkway. The existing road with the white guardrails should be Lakeville Road. The year is probably around 1931.
From Mystery Friday Foto #27 Solved: The Motor Parkway Bridge over the Northern State Pkwy Under Construction
Interesting! Growing up in Farmingdale and studied American History/Revolutionary War - I always felt denied that much information was not provided on the effects of the war on Long Island. Thanks!
From Roslyn News Times: North Hempstead's Revolutionary War history by Howard Kroplick
Dana sure sounds good to me!
From Song of the Week: Lyric Video “Square One” by Dana Kyle Kroplick
Couldn’t be there in person but happy for this recap. Looking forward to the videos.
From InstaGRAM Report: Highlights from the Summer 2026 Long Island Motor Parkway Preservation Society Meeting
Revised answer: Roadways - Northern State Parkway with the Motor Parkway in the background.
From Mystery Friday Foto #27 Solved: The Motor Parkway Bridge over the Northern State Pkwy Under Construction
Lakeville Road Motor Parkway Bridge - the circular structure was used to form the curvature of the bridge. A crane was used to lift material into place.
The photo is the bridge west of Lakeville Road.
Lakeville Road
1931
From Mystery Friday Foto #27 Solved: The Motor Parkway Bridge over the Northern State Pkwy Under Construction
Robert Moses at work during the Great Depression in the early 1930s. Construction for Lakeville Road’s stone-arch bridge is underway. In the distance is Motor Parkway at grade level just 230 ft to the west. Motor Pkwy will get its own bridge as well. Northern State Parkway will be paved below grade after completion of the bridges. The photo year is just before 1933.
From Mystery Friday Foto #27 Solved: The Motor Parkway Bridge over the Northern State Pkwy Under Construction
Dear Howard
Regarding the Challenger.
I forwarded your story to a great Ford enthusiast.
He responded as follows
“Fascinating stuff. One reservation is the claim that they had a heavily-modified 289 in a car and ready to race by November 1962, when the 289 wasn’t out until 1964 - maybe it was a pre-production development.”
Can you confirm this?
Regards
Robert
From The Howard & Roz Kroplick Collection: Updated January 9, 2025
We are looking northeast in Greenvale as Felice Nazzaro makes a left turn from Northern Blvd. onto Glen Cove Road heading south in the #8 Fiat. This was during the 1905 Vanderbilt Cup race with the Bulls Head Inn in the background. Nazzaro, along with his mechanician, Antonio Forgnano (or possibly Fagnano), finished 6th. in this race.
From Mystery Friday Foto #26: Nazzaro Takes the Turn
Looks like Powell’s Hotel at Jericho corners! Hard to see on my phone. Will check again on my computer in a few days.
From Mystery Friday Foto #26: Nazzaro Takes the Turn
I’ll be 78 soon. I remember well when I was taken for a drive in what was a brand new 1964 and1/2 Mustang convertible with the 289 V-8. Wow!
From Autoevolution.com: Holman-Moody Challenger III: The Race-Bred Ford That Fought Ferrari Before the GT40
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