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On the photo we’re looking east and we can see the Meadowbrook bridge in the foreground, followed by the Stewart Avenue bridge in the background on the right. On the left in the background the Ladenburg windmill can be seen. Also on the left in the foreground some kind of house or shed is visible, possibly belonging to the Ladenburg property.
The photo must have been taken in the fall of 1908 during the construction of the Motor Parkway, because no fencing is present yet along the sides of the bridge.

From Mystery Foto #34 Solved: The Long Island Motor Parkway in East Meadow Looking East From Merrick Ave.

Peter, also stay tuned on this week’s mystery conclusion for more info on Ladenberg

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Identify this section of the Motor Parkway and its orientation: Meadowbrook/Newbridge Motor Parkway Bridge in East Meadow/Westbury area.  View is looking southeast towards the Ladenberg property aptly named the “Oasis”.

Identify the structures in the photo:
Motor Parkway bridge and Ladenberg property mentioned above.  Also the Stewart Avenue Bridge.  The tall structure on the left is the Ladenberg windmill.

What was the approximate date of the photo? circa 1908, but prior to the Motor Parkway having been opened. 
Provide a rationale: 
I don’t see posts along the bridge’s roadway as other pictures show.

From Mystery Foto #34 Solved: The Long Island Motor Parkway in East Meadow Looking East From Merrick Ave.

Peter - I live very close to the area where the Ladenberg estate (“Oasis”) was located and have compiled a good amount of information about the family and the estate but too much to put in this comment.  If you can send me your e-mail I’ll gladly send it to you.  Art (.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address))

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I think your looking west towards the Carmen Ave bridge.The windmill in the is on the Boelsen Farm in Westbury .The road looks like its still being constructed so it could be dated 1907 -1908

From Mystery Foto #34 Solved: The Long Island Motor Parkway in East Meadow Looking East From Merrick Ave.

Instant recognition as Roslyn Lodge looking east from LIRR Oyster Bay line bridge, with Iselin’s mill and farm at left ca. 1911 but, on second look, I’m not so sure now.  I won’t cheat and look at Al’s book (not yet).  Sam, III

From Mystery Foto #34 Solved: The Long Island Motor Parkway in East Meadow Looking East From Merrick Ave.

There is NO WAY that 1938 Jaguar Graber Coupe is an SS 100!  From what little I can see it’s a 2½ or 3½ litre SS One Jaguar. SS 100s have a low/squat radiator/bonnet, almost square in front view, and this car has the tall front of a standard-height SS One or Two Jaguar.  I found ¾ and side views of the Graber to confirm this; it’s almost certainly built-up from a stock 3½-litre SS One Drophead Coupé, with a saloon or Mk V windscreen.  Regardless, it’s no SS 100!  Sam, III

From Highlights from the 2015 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance

was that austie’s clark’s mercer????

      thanks gene

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The Meadowbrook Bridge over Bellmore Road/Newbridge Ave.
The Landenburg Windmill left of the trees
Looking SE, circa 1908
In background is the bridge over Stewart Ave.

From Mystery Foto #34 Solved: The Long Island Motor Parkway in East Meadow Looking East From Merrick Ave.

I worked in that building on Ruland Road that the bridge/parkway is shown as crossing through.  Funny but, I walked into that building every day not knowing I was following the path of motorists of the past!

From Long Island Motor Parkway Bridge Series #56: The Ruland Road Parkway Bridge in Melville

It looks to be the present day Salisbury Pk. Dr. looking south just before the Stewart Ave. fork in present day Salisbury section of Westbury. A good landmark is the Ladenberg Estate’s windmill to the left. Further ahead in the distance you can see the original east/west LIRR overpass which passed through present day Eisenhower Pk. My best guesstimate would be around the time of 1905 VCR…?

From Mystery Foto #34 Solved: The Long Island Motor Parkway in East Meadow Looking East From Merrick Ave.

I enjoyed my time at Pebble Beach and Carmel this year, and the photo of THE CHRYSLER definitely made the program a winner.

From Highlights from the 2015 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance

That is steep! I’m getting 8.2% grade on E Broadway. Good luck with that!!

From Update: The Alco Black Beast Conquers the Port Jefferson Hill Climb!

This photo is very early, 1908-1909, while the LIMP was still paving with only concrete, before blacktop was used to cover it.  I would tend to think it is one of the more original sections, from Round Swamp to Levittown.  I will explore more, and make my guess.

From Mystery Foto #34 Solved: The Long Island Motor Parkway in East Meadow Looking East From Merrick Ave.

This appears to be looking east between Merrick Avenue and Newbridge Avenue in East Meadow with the parkway bridge over Newbridge Ave. (Bellmore Road) in the center. Further east we see the highway bridge under Stewart Avenue. The windmill on the Ladenburg property can also be seen. The photo was probably taken in September, 1908 since the guard rails on the bridge have not been installed yet and I think I see the Buick on the bridge which was used by the photographer who took many photos at this time.

From Mystery Foto #34 Solved: The Long Island Motor Parkway in East Meadow Looking East From Merrick Ave.

Howard, right in your old backyard.  “Meadowbrook” at Newbridge Avenue/Meadobrook Road in Westbury (East Meadow) at Eisenhower Park.  The background trees were on Mrs. Ladenberg’s estate, as well as the windmill seen in the left background as you look southeast in 1908.

From Mystery Foto #34 Solved: The Long Island Motor Parkway in East Meadow Looking East From Merrick Ave.

Howard I hope you make it up the hill on Sunday. Good luck, hope you don’t overheat with the hot weather

From Update: The Alco Black Beast Conquers the Port Jefferson Hill Climb!

Howard   Isn’t this mystery 34? Seen these pictures so many times,but what two bridges are they?very confusing,I should really know this one with no problem

From Mystery Foto #34 Solved: The Long Island Motor Parkway in East Meadow Looking East From Merrick Ave.

-Identify this section of the Motor Parkway and its orientation

This is a view looking southwest of the “Meadowbrook” parkway bridge over Newbridge Avenue (Bellmore Road) in East Meadow.

-Identify the structures in the photo

The “Meadowbrook” parkway bridge, the Stewart Avenue Bridge, and of course, the windmill of the Ladenburg property can be seen in the background.

-What was the approximate date of the photo? Provide a rationale.

September 1908
The LIMP is not completed. There are no guardrails yet. Also, zooming in it looks like our familiar photographers Buick on top of the bridge in the background and we know the date from the other photos from on top of the Carmen Ave bridge and also a photo of the Buick and assistant on top of Westbury Road Bridge.

From Mystery Foto #34 Solved: The Long Island Motor Parkway in East Meadow Looking East From Merrick Ave.

Amazing photo Frank !!!  The closest one i’ve seen to the Newbridge (avenue or East Meadow Avenue bridge) ... Looking eastward from Merrick Avenue Bridge. The Ladenburg windmill is on the left and the Stewart Avenue Bridge is to the right of the trees. I would say the picture is circa 1910 because the dirt looks fresh around the road and the farm is intact. I recently passed this area while entering Eisenhower Park from Stewart Avenue and one of the putting greens on the left seems to have the same hilly curve as the bridge once did, nice to speculate that but its a shame that they dont let the bike path through this part. Mike

From Mystery Foto #34 Solved: The Long Island Motor Parkway in East Meadow Looking East From Merrick Ave.