Vanderbilt Cup Races

And another

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Although “Biltmore” was and still is the largest private home in the US, Otto Kahn’s “Oheka” Castle was second at the time, and I think third largest now. AND, it’s right here just over the Nassau/Suffolk line on Jericho Tpke; the golf course on what was part of the expanse is the Cold Spring Harbor Country Club. Before moving to Boca Raton in ‘04, we lived in the “Gates” in Woodbury, Nassau County, which is just across the line (Avery Rd) as well. Although the Oheka Castle fell into bad times, it has been restored and now is an elegant hotel and catering hall for weddings, Bat & Bar Mitzvahs, etc (we’ve been to a wedding there). The fact is that Otto Kahn, being one of the “Our Crowd” “Gilded Age” Jews, was barred from gentile golf courses and country clubs. So, he built his own.

From Mystery Friday Foto #49 Solved: George Washington Vanderbilt II at the Wheel

This is Rosemary Hall built by Foxhall Parker Keene who is credited with the creation of Chicken al a King. He was a driver in the Vanderbilt cup races.  The estate’s property has been subdivided and is located at the end of mansion Drive in Old Westbury.  I was involved with a renovation that took place there about 20 years ago.

From Mystery Friday Foto #50 Solved: A Grand Long Island Estate owned by Vanderbilt Cup Driver Foxhall Keene

Maybe after restoration, we could see this again, but with better lighting, angles and the ability to enlarge all photos, not just a few? Other than that, nice piece.

From (Update 12/24/24) A Close Look at the Duesenberg J Instrumentation

The estate is called “Deepdale” located in Lake Success, the home is still standing and is located at 10 Westcliff Drive, Lake Success.
The home was built by William K. Vanderbilt II, and is the founder of the Vanderbilt Cup Race.
The “Saddle of Lamb”, which was served at his bachelor party on March 24, 1899

From Mystery Friday Foto #50 Solved: A Grand Long Island Estate owned by Vanderbilt Cup Driver Foxhall Keene

Thank you for the review of the LIMP in Babylon (the only piece in Babylon).  That area is now “Wheatley Heights.”  There are sections that still exist in the woods, paralleling Bagatelle Road.  As the former Babylon Town Historian and one who lives in Wheatley Heights, I have scoured this area many times.  Much of it is still wooded.  Also, there were a couple of old brick works on the same property. Some great history here!

From Kleiner's Korner: 100 Years Ago on the Motor Parkway (Oct. - Nov., 1924)

Found another this morning

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That’s “Rosemary Hall”, home of Vanderbilt Cup racer Foxhall P. Keene who participated in the 1905 and 1908 races but did not finish in either one. It is still standing and is currently a private residence on Mansion Drive in Old Westbury. Traditional legend has it that Delmonico’s restaurant in NYC named a new dish “Chicken a La Keene” after it was suggested to the chef by Foxhall. The menu item has evolved into “Chicken a La King”. However, according to Delmonico’s website, it was actually suggested by Foxhall’s father, James R. Keene (see attached).

From Mystery Friday Foto #50 Solved: A Grand Long Island Estate owned by Vanderbilt Cup Driver Foxhall Keene

Howard,
Thanks for sharing those incredible photos of your Duesenberg’s internal parts.
Even the Duesenberg’s interior parts are beautiful.
Please let us know when you get the car back.  I’m excited to see it.
Happy New Year!!!
Roger

From Restoration Update #1: 1930 Duesenberg J Murphy Convertible Sedan Berline #2448 (12/17/2024)

Thanks for keeping it REAL.

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I have seen all these images plus more.  Facebook is littered with this garbage.  I have already posted so many links go vcr.com.

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George Vanderbilt, cousin of Willie K. 
His estate, Biltmore, is in Asheville, NC and was damaged during Hurricane Helene.  I visited there in May, 2023.  Definitely worth the visit.  George was instrumental in the good roads movement and helped define road building in the country.

From Mystery Friday Foto #49 Solved: George Washington Vanderbilt II at the Wheel

George Washington Vanderbilt.
In 1907, George Vanderbilt ordered a Stoddard-Dayton car delivered to his home in Washington, D.C.
George was a brother of William K. Vanderbilt

The estate is known as the ‘Biltmore Estate in Ashville, North Carolina. Today it
is a Historic House Museum and Tourist Attraction.

From Mystery Friday Foto #49 Solved: George Washington Vanderbilt II at the Wheel

Howard,  I’m so happy that you are the new caretaker of the Dusey!!!!!
It will be great to see the car being used again as it was designed….To be driven!  Enjoy!!!

From Restoration Update #1: 1930 Duesenberg J Murphy Convertible Sedan Berline #2448 (12/17/2024)

There’s a whole lotta car in that wheel base. How much, actually?

From Restoration Update #1: 1930 Duesenberg J Murphy Convertible Sedan Berline #2448 (12/17/2024)

Definitely had me scratching my head with the scene of the first image and vehicles on both sides traveling the same direction.

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Ernie-
That was partly the purpose of this post. If you happen to see one of these fakes, just post a link to this post on the site and there’s your response.
Greg O.

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Amazing photo.  i wonder if John knows?...

From Mystery Friday Foto #49 Solved: George Washington Vanderbilt II at the Wheel

George Washington Vanderbilt
Willie K, Jr’s uncle (brother of Willie K, Sr., Jr’s father)
No idea as to make, model or year
Biltmore in Asheville, NC

From Mystery Friday Foto #49 Solved: George Washington Vanderbilt II at the Wheel

It takes all of my reserves not to comment nor report these AI fakes. I think my best response is to let them die a quite death by not replying.

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