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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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Howard, next time I see you at the show I will gladly translate it to you 😊
From Russian TrunkMonkeys Automobile Blog: The Mustang III Concept Car
The photographer is facing west on Jericho Turnpike in today’s Floral Park with Tulip Avenue branching off to the left (south) and Little Neck Parkway intersecting to the right. He is set up on the bridge for the LIRR’s Central Branch which crossed Jericho Turnpike at that time. Heading east in the 1904 Vanderbilt Cup Race is the number 18 Mercedes driven by William Luttgen. Couldn’t find definitive info about the mechanician but I’ll take a wild guess: Charles Hudson.
From Update #1: Mystery Foto #34 Solved: Floral Park During the 1904 Vanderbilt Cup Race
Jericho Turnpike in Floral Park, looking west from the LIRR bridge
1904 Vanderbilt Cup Race
Mercedes #18 driven by William Luttgen (who often was ticketed for speeding before and after this race). Mechanician unknown (at least to me).
From Update #1: Mystery Foto #34 Solved: Floral Park During the 1904 Vanderbilt Cup Race
This is from the 1904 Vanderbilt Cup Race. You are looking west in Floral Park at the junction of what is now Tulip Avenue on the left - Little Neck Parkway on the right Jericho Turnpike. The driver was William Luttgen driving a Mercedes. Don’t know mechanic - maybe Walter Gosden.
From Update #1: Mystery Foto #34 Solved: Floral Park During the 1904 Vanderbilt Cup Race
No clue again, but it sure LOOKS like the Jericho Turnpike at Hitchcock Lane (right/north) and Cambridge Avenue (left/south) looking west with the old fence around the Church of the Advent at far left. If so, Post Avenue would be crossing in the distance. Sam, III
From Update #1: Mystery Foto #34 Solved: Floral Park During the 1904 Vanderbilt Cup Race
NYET (but I sure hope someone else can)! Sam, III
From Russian TrunkMonkeys Automobile Blog: The Mustang III Concept Car
Ken’s typo, “peerformed” is actually quite apt! 5 0f 12 peers. Guess we’re ALL on tenterhooks. Break a leg! Sam, III
From Update: #3: The Five Tuckers Participating in the 2018 Pebble Beach Tour d'Elegance
Lee - ??? You already have the Yellow marked as “Polo Grounds Stables”. My reason for pegging the Green as such applies to Yellow as well. Notice the extensive and deep overhangs; that feature is typical of LI (and other) stables. As to the flat-roofed rectangular building on Merrick Ave., I always (perhaps incorrectly) knew it as the former Meadow Brook Club clubhouse, with the Salisbury Plains RR station across the CRR tracks directly to its north <http://sbiii.com/lirrcrr1.html#slsbrypl> - updated with satellite view). I’d be happy to correct my page if so advised knowledgeably. Sam, III
From Update #3:Mystery Foto #33 Solved:Spectacular 1924 Aerial of Meadow Brook Hunt Club & Motor Parkway
Looking west on Jericho Tpke Floral Park in 1904 from the Creedmoor Railroad bridge,
Tulip Avenue on the left; Little Neck Parkway on right. William Luttgen in the #18 Mercedes.
Mechanician unknown.
From Update #1: Mystery Foto #34 Solved: Floral Park During the 1904 Vanderbilt Cup Race
Howard,
I’m sure you had a “blast” at Pebble Beach. Good luck!
Rog
From Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance News Release: Tucker: A Car Ahead of Its Time
The first U.S. Vanderbilt Cup Race in progress, 1904. Jericho Tpke looking west at the Tulip Ave intersection. The dirt road across from Tulip is today’s Little Neck Parkway on the north side of Jericho. Just four years after this 114-year-old photo was taken, the Centennial Hall building was constructed one block to the left on Tulip Ave., just off the photo. This building still stands today with its tall columns, and is in need of repairs. I was glad to learn it will be restored and re-used as residential apartments. The photo was taken from the former LIRR bridge embankment that once crossed over Jericho Tpke. This stretch of Jericho Tpke divided Queens and Nassau Counties when Nassau was established in 1899. Queens is on the right side (north).
From Update #1: Mystery Foto #34 Solved: Floral Park During the 1904 Vanderbilt Cup Race
Looking really fit and ready….
From Update: #3: The Five Tuckers Participating in the 2018 Pebble Beach Tour d'Elegance
Howard, You’re on your way !! Good Luck !!
From Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance News Release: Tucker: A Car Ahead of Its Time
Mystery Foto #34… The location of the photographer is on the LIRR bridge in Floral Park, facing west. This shot was taken during the 1904 Vanderbilt Cup Race. The race car is a 60hp Mercedes driven by William Luttgen. As for the mechanician, possibly a Mr. Pfeiffer.
From Update #1: Mystery Foto #34 Solved: Floral Park During the 1904 Vanderbilt Cup Race
Bouna Fortuna and thank you for taking us all on your journey Can wait to see you all when you return JeRita
From Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance News Release: Tucker: A Car Ahead of Its Time
Best of luck,a long fought project and today is “the day”.
From Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance News Release: Tucker: A Car Ahead of Its Time
Seems PB is turning out to be great fun Look forward to hearing about the drive and how 1044 peerformed. vs the other Tuckers. ..Wonder too about the significance of the numbers e.g. does the owner of Tucker number 1008 have more prestige than owner number 1009 if I may ask. Enjoy yourself! .
From Update: #3: The Five Tuckers Participating in the 2018 Pebble Beach Tour d'Elegance
Howard, best of luck at Pebble Beach, I can wait to see 1044 in person. A better honor couldn’t happen to a better keeper of automotive history. Enjoy the trip! I hope to attend this show some day as spectator, it’s on my bucket list!
All the best !
Scott & Vicki Alexander
From Update: #3: The Five Tuckers Participating in the 2018 Pebble Beach Tour d'Elegance
Absolutely wonderful, my friend. LOVE THE COLOR!!!!
From Update: #3: The Five Tuckers Participating in the 2018 Pebble Beach Tour d'Elegance
Anyone in the know - Was the Salisbury Country Club along Merrick Ave. and adjacent to the train station part of the golf course proper?
Or was it an independent entity that happened to be right across the street?
From Update #3:Mystery Foto #33 Solved:Spectacular 1924 Aerial of Meadow Brook Hunt Club & Motor Parkway
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