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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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Sam, Re: Fal automobile, check Wikipedia
From Vanderbilia: A Unique Scorecard for the 1910 Vanderbilt Cup Race
I like the 2005 picture, clean, green and peaceful.
From Kleiner's Korner: The Long Island Motor Parkway and Levittown
Mystery Foto #10… The car is the 100hp Darracq which was the winner of the 1906 VCR with driver Louis Wagner and mechanician Louis Vivet.
The date was October 6, 1906.
As for how the photographer got this shot I want to say he had a camera drone but more likely he was up on a telephone pole.
From Mystery Foto #10 Solved: The Winner of the 1906 Vanderbilt Cup Race in Roslyn
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From Kleiner's Korner: The Longest Motor Parkway Bridge Was Built with an Eye to the Future
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From Kleiner's Korner: The Longest Motor Parkway Bridge Was Built with an Eye to the Future
I would love to see a book that has photos of the entire length of the Motor Parkway in the past and whats left of it in today’s world..
From Sammy & Dave’s “Excellent 2019 Vanderbilt Day”- #13 Melville
Fascinating observations regarding engineering details, Mr. Lynch. Thank you for your comment. Amazing stuff!
From Kleiner's Korner: The Longest Motor Parkway Bridge Was Built with an Eye to the Future
Wonderful pictures, fellas. These views remind us of the fact that history is fleeting and time waits for no one. In a sense these views are reminiscent of exploring the remnants of the ancient remains of the roads of the Roman Empire across Europe. As with all civilizations, none last forever. Thank you so much for sharing your interest in history with us viewers. Sic transit gloria mundi , an old man in Missouri.
From Sammy & Dave’s “Excellent 2019 Vanderbilt Day”- #13 Melville
We are approaching Vanderbilt Day V—end of March / beginning of April is best time to go as now the days are longer and the vegetation is still on the lower side.
I ask everyone: do you have any ideas for exploration locations? The recent pics of the Lakeville Road bridge from Art’s post are very interesting. Not many people chimed in about that, but is seems as though the existing “road” which I certainly thought was original LIMP in fact is not! So we’ll be exploring that zone for clues.
Obviously we intend to thoroughly go through the LIMP looking for any hidden treasures but if anyone has any ideas for locations to explore, please share!
We intend to start in the zone of LIJ Hospital in Lake Success and then proceed west to Maxess Road bridge ending location.
Please share your thoughts!
From Sammy & Dave’s “Excellent 2019 Vanderbilt Day”- #13 Melville
And here are some pics of the south side:
If you look at the last pic you can see there are steps leading down to the tunnel on this side as well.
From Sammy & Dave’s “Excellent 2019 Vanderbilt Day”- #13 Melville
Hey James, yes absolutely! That is a very cool spot indeed. The pics were in previous Vanderbilt Day posts on the site but since you asked….here are some pics of the north side:
From Sammy & Dave’s “Excellent 2019 Vanderbilt Day”- #13 Melville
Fab find but, re the Wheatley Hills Sweepstakes, I don’t think I know of a “Fal”, let alone TWO of ‘em! Sam, III
From Vanderbilia: A Unique Scorecard for the 1910 Vanderbilt Cup Race
This is over the top! when it comes to ephemeral stuff, this deserves a big congratulations!
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Howard Kroplick
Sheri, Agree! It was a logical promotion for a company offering automobile insurance.
From Vanderbilia: A Unique Scorecard for the 1910 Vanderbilt Cup Race
Have you two snooped around the Union Turnpike underpass entrances? One is on the grounds of the newer Creedmore Hospital on the north side and the other is on the Southside of Union on the old grounds complex. Interesting spots just a few hundred yards east of the part of the roadway that ends at the eastern tip of Alley Pond Park. My son Gram and I loved that little bit of Motor Parkway history.
From Sammy & Dave’s “Excellent 2019 Vanderbilt Day”- #13 Melville
Wonderful… the photo/maps need to be larger, or via thumbnails. Example: Detail of girders would be useful if much larger or thumb linked.
From Kleiner's Korner: The Longest Motor Parkway Bridge Was Built with an Eye to the Future
I think we’re looking east on Power House Road (Old Westbury Road) in the Roslyn Heights area. The photographer was probably positioned on the LIRR bridge or abutment for the Oyster Bay branch. The car is the #10 Darracq driven by Louis Wagner who would become the eventual winner. Most sources have Louis Vivet as the mechanician but some claim it is actually Victor Demogeot. The race was held on October 6, 1906 so that’s probably the date of the photo although it could have been taken during a practice run a few days earlier.
From Mystery Foto #10 Solved: The Winner of the 1906 Vanderbilt Cup Race in Roslyn
Looking down at Old Westbury Road (now the north service road of the LIE)
The photographer was shooting from the top of the old Oyster Bay railroad bridge.
The race car was the #10 Darracq driven by Louis Wagner along with mechanician (I like that word) Louis Vivet on October 6, 1906.
From Mystery Foto #10 Solved: The Winner of the 1906 Vanderbilt Cup Race in Roslyn
Here’s the photo of Willlie K. shown above in his 35/45 HP racer with a noteworthy caption. From Automobile Topics of Oct. 31, 1908.
From Update: A Renault Vanderbilt Racer was Sold Today at the Amelia Island Auction
Identify the location of the Mystery Foto and the orientation of the photographer.
-Looking East down Old Westbury Road in Roslyn during the 1906 Vanderbilt Cup Race.
How did the photographer get this elevated shot?
-The photographer was standing on the Oyster Bay LIRR bridge over Old Westbury Road.
Howard; correct me if I’m wrong, but isn’t this the exact same spot where the LIE currently goes under the LIRR just East of Willis Ave/Exit 37? Past and current photos in the spot and direction below.
Identify the racer, driver and mechanician.
-Louis Wagner’s #10 Darracq racer, winner of the 1906 Vanderbilt Cup Race, Mechanician: Louis Vivet
What is the date of the Mystery Foto?
October 6, 1906
From Mystery Foto #10 Solved: The Winner of the 1906 Vanderbilt Cup Race in Roslyn
Location is Old Westbury rd (now south service rd of I495 or Powerhouse rd)
Orientation of photographer is facing east
Photographer climbed the LIRR trestle to secure his shot
Driver is Louis Wagner (winner). Mechanician is Louis Vivet
Date is October 6 1906
From Mystery Foto #10 Solved: The Winner of the 1906 Vanderbilt Cup Race in Roslyn
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