Vanderbilt Cup Races

Nice shots Sam and Dave. That must’ve been one hike and a half that day, I’m estimating 12mi.? Great to see Deadman’s curve being maintained considering the time lapse of the previous cleanup. The rest of the ROW looks good too. Looking forward to the following segments.

From Sam & Dave's "Excellent Motor Parkway Hike" I: Stewart Avenue to Deadman's Curve, Bethpage

This is just a most fantastic photo. If you lived within the vicinity, you truly experienced and appreciated the power of the U.S. Airforce. You had to be there.  Hangar 16 was the home of Lindbergh’s “Spirit of St. Louis’”cross-Atlantic flight to Paris. This landmark location is where the story begins.

From Mystery Foto #15 Solved: The Historic Hangar 16 at Curtiss Field (Circa 1931)

It must be Roosevelt Field (located at Meadowbrook Pkwy off-ramp at Old Country Road), probably 1932 based on the number of Keystone B-6A bombers. The building must be the only one left standing, maybe the hangar used by Spaceland in the 1950’s, which may also be the one used by Lindbergh for his historic trans-Atlantic flight to Paris. If no original buildings remain, I guess the marker would have to be located somewhere around the mall that stands there now. Other notables include Amelia Earhart, Wiley Post, and maybe the Wright Brothers had a training school there.

From Mystery Foto #15 Solved: The Historic Hangar 16 at Curtiss Field (Circa 1931)

I know quite a few intrepids have crawled under this bridge, etc. I’m sure you’ve have tried locating as well, Howard; but there doesn’t seem to be any ground level photo of this bridge while the LIMP was active. I can only guess it was similar to Wheeler Bridge #2.

From Long Island Motor Parkway Bridge Series: #6 Wheeler Farmway Bridge #1 in Queens 1/19/16

Great photo of you both! You and Sam did a hardcore version of a 1/2 marathon! Having a machete would’ve been ideal, but I guess it would’ve brought on unwanted attention. Dave, I’m picturing the whole scene with your wife, etc

From Sam & Dave's "Excellent Motor Parkway Hike" I: Stewart Avenue to Deadman's Curve, Bethpage

Enjoyed the “ride”.  It seemed responsive and reasonably quiet and the unusual shifting appeared not difficult   I reckon a new set of tires helped too.    What were your impressions driving number 44.
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Howard Kroplick

Ken, a real nice ride! It feels like the Tucker has power steering.

From Video: A Test Ride of Tucker 1044

My writing was not up to snuff this time! I must have still been recovering from all of the thorn wounds.

The joke was supposed to be….what better place to start then the starting point! This is where the LIMP was begun so we decided this is where Vanderbilt Day III was to begin!

From Sam & Dave's "Excellent Motor Parkway Hike" I: Stewart Avenue to Deadman's Curve, Bethpage

Not sure if I made the mistake when sending to Howard, but it’s important to note the LIPA lines are always to our RIGHT when walking east. That will be important for future posts.

From Sam & Dave's "Excellent Motor Parkway Hike" I: Stewart Avenue to Deadman's Curve, Bethpage

Sam and Dave ROCK. Thanks

From Sam & Dave's "Excellent Motor Parkway Hike" I: Stewart Avenue to Deadman's Curve, Bethpage

I know I’m pretty old but can anyone please explain to me the incredibly high (relatively speaking) of poultry dishes vs. fish and such.  “Maryland” be damned; 65 bucks for fried chicken?  Sam (el Cheapo), III

From Mystery Foto #14 Solved: The Dining Room of the Petit Trianon in Lake Ronkonkoma

All well and good but you guys should know better than to handle old documents with bare hands!  Shame, shame!  Sam (the Master Nitpicker), III

From Survey/Mapping Expert Examines the Recently Discovered Motor Parkway Treasure

Sound great—are these from original survey or the extension to Riverhead?  Can’t be with you on the 20th as I’ll be upstate.  Have a great session!
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Howard Kroplick

Bob, all the Malverne surveys were from Fresh Meadows to Lake Ronkonkoma.

From Survey/Mapping Expert Examines the Recently Discovered Motor Parkway Treasure

Im surprised there were no Five Towns area Tucker dealerships. The people in that area were always the first to have something new and special like a Tucker.

From Documenting 1947 New York Region Tucker Sales and Dealerships

The 1948 Report of the SEC Investigation into Tucker Corporation is available in the National Archives at this link https://catalog.archives.gov/id/7970767
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Howard Kroplick
Deborah, thanks for the link!

From The Dream of the Tucker Torpedo Concept Car Is Becoming A Reality

I think we’re looking at the main dining room of the Petit Trianon. There appears to be a food service or prep station on the left side of the photo which logic would dictate should be near the dumbwaiters coming up from the basement kitchen. Based on Bob DeStefani’s sketch, I think we’re looking at the northwest corner of the dining room. According to a previous post of a 1914 menu, the price of lobster was $1.50.

From Mystery Foto #14 Solved: The Dining Room of the Petit Trianon in Lake Ronkonkoma

Thanks for letting us look into the “treasure chest” of historic maps and blueprints. Artifacts like those provide a wonderful opportunity to go back in time.

From Survey/Mapping Expert Examines the Recently Discovered Motor Parkway Treasure

My guess is the south reading room of the Petit Trianon because the hanging lights are similar to those shown in Bob DeStefani’s recent post.  The lobster price on their 1914 menu was $1.50

From Mystery Foto #14 Solved: The Dining Room of the Petit Trianon in Lake Ronkonkoma

Having been reared on a farm off Old Motor Parkway in Hauppauge ,I truly appreciate anything related to my childhood memories and this historic road.
            Thank you,  Phil

From An Insider’s Look into the Petit Trianon Part IV: The Floor Layouts

Thanks for sharing, Howard.  Great treasures should be seen, not hidden!

From Survey/Mapping Expert Examines the Recently Discovered Motor Parkway Treasure

Where was this photo taken?  Dining Room in the Petit Trianon, Lake Ronkonkoma
What was the orientation of the photographer? Provide a rationale.  Looking south west based on the location of the stairs and balcony with the plants.
What was the price of a lobster entree at this location in 1914?  $1.50

Howard, I suggest we have our next meeting there and we all order two pound lobsters!

From Mystery Foto #14 Solved: The Dining Room of the Petit Trianon in Lake Ronkonkoma