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Wayne, I believe you are correct. Looking at the current Google Earth view shows that the the Meadow Brook Club’s property is still there, and amazingly for that area, is still undeveloped. At the lower East corner of the property where South street turns 90 degrees South, is where I also think the LIMP bridge was.
At that exact spot also is an abondoned Central RR spur that I assume was only used for a short time. The fairly new for that time RR testle bridge over the Meadowbrook Pkwy is clearly seen in the ‘56 aerial. Part of the tracks are also still visible in between the RR bridge and Stewart Ave in current Google views. Driving East on South Street, there is actually still a RR crossing sign just as you come to the curve in the road even though the tracks have been paved over years ago. To see that sign drive down the road in Google Street View. I’m a little puzzled since it looks like a new sign on a modern light post.

From Long Island Motor Parkway Bridge Series #33: The "Roosevelt Field" Motor Parkway Bridge in Westbury

Thanks Howard. Amazing coverage of this difficult to access area! I know there was a bridge in here somewhere but thanks to all to help pinpoint it! ( I’ve seen pics of it somewhere ) And the twin bridge was a surprising revelation and very cool. There must’ve been a certain feeling driving under those double bridges, making a location reference point of some sort for LIMP go’ers. Sort of like a race track reference point. Never would have known they existed. Brian is right about tough access. Everything barbwired and locked down. I often wonder what could have caused this high security.  Also incredible is the amount of work progressing into the MSP. Robert Moses definately had a plan!

From Long Island Motor Parkway Bridge Series #33: The "Roosevelt Field" Motor Parkway Bridge in Westbury

Based on Aerials (1938-1939) the 3rd one down: I now agree with the Merchant’s Concourse bridge location. I think the 1956 aerial is marked wrong.

From Long Island Motor Parkway Bridge Series #33: The "Roosevelt Field" Motor Parkway Bridge in Westbury

I don’t think the location is the Merchant’s Concourse bridge over Meadowbrook Parkway. I think it is more West of that perhaps in line with South Street. See my map.
I base this on the 1956 aerial shown above. I the top photo you can see Roosevelt field and the Northern entrance from Old Country Rd. Just South of this entrance is another clover leaf (Zeckendorf Dr )on the curve and the LIMP bridge is just south of this clover leaf. South Street lines up with this so that is my best guess.

From Long Island Motor Parkway Bridge Series #33: The "Roosevelt Field" Motor Parkway Bridge in Westbury

Well,I mapped out my route to do some exploring that I thought I was going to do today,with the threat of rain,I didn’t. I’ll be doing it in the Melville area,Bagatelle Rd,Half Hollow Rd, three places,pretty near each other. That map from Wayne is great,so easy to use

From Mystery Foto #17 Solved: A 1924 Aerial of the Future Western Terminus in Fresh Meadows

I never knew of this overpass, thanks Howard. I was always curious of the area E/O South St, and just S/O of the Meadowbrook. It just looks tough to get back there. When I’m feeling better, my goal is to walk the LIMP path in Queens.

From Long Island Motor Parkway Bridge Series #33: The "Roosevelt Field" Motor Parkway Bridge in Westbury

With the help from Wayne,I looked at the map and found some places to do some exploring this week. I’ll keep you informed of my findings. Wish me luck

From Mystery Foto #17 Solved: A 1924 Aerial of the Future Western Terminus in Fresh Meadows

THanks Wayne.I thought I was doing something wrong on open street map when I couldn’t find anymore of the limp

From Mystery Foto #17 Solved: A 1924 Aerial of the Future Western Terminus in Fresh Meadows

The barrier that’s at the end of Candlewood Path over by the Methodist church at the intersection of DPA was NOT put up in the 40’s….My dad clearly remembers hooking that turn when they were building our house down by St Matthew’s church back in the early/mid 60’s….

From CSI Report: Anatomy of a Rare Motor Parkway Dix Hills Photo

I may have this. This is in Fresh Meadows, Queens.  The remnants of the Central RR is   evident in the center of the aerial , top left then to   lower right   . Horace HardingBlvd is eastand west through the middle. Fresh Meadows Golf Course is south of Horace Harding, and 73rd Ave is south of the course. Francis Lewis Blvd runs lower right , then northly to the center of the aerial; bisecting all the roads mentioned.  The section of road seen in the upper left corner is Northern Blvd, I think. The CitiMap site isgreat. Just have to figure out howto add roads to the aerial maps.Oh, and the LIMP would be turning north towards Horace Harding; if it existed at this time.

From Mystery Foto #17 Solved: A 1924 Aerial of the Future Western Terminus in Fresh Meadows

At this time I want to wish you all a HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY.    Boy is this car getting more and more interesting. You’ve got a really amazing car,it’s more historic than you would ever dream of,it just might be the first to have mechanically automatic window system. Who knows what else they’ll find,you’ll never know untill they find it. It may take longer for you to get it back,but it will be well worth the wait

From Chrysler’s Chrysler Chronicle III: An Amazing Discovery

What an innovative system.  I’ve never heard of anything approaching it’s level of ingenuity.

From Chrysler’s Chrysler Chronicle III: An Amazing Discovery

Frank, the first “power” window is most often credited to the 1940 Packard 180 introduced in 1939.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_automotive_superlatives

According to imperialclub.com,  the 1941 Chrysler Crown Imperial limousines included an undetermined amount of LeBaron Custom Town Limousines. Power windows, known as hydro-electric windows, were introduced that year and were first offered as optional equipment on the Crown Imperials.
http://www.imperialclub.com/Yr/1941/specs.htm

It is possible that the 1937 Chrysler’s Chrysler was the first automobile ever to have a mechanically automatic window system.

Does anyone know of an earlier car that has this feature?

From Chrysler’s Chrysler Chronicle III: An Amazing Discovery

David, I added additional background to the opening paragraph. The car is a one-of-one 1937 Chrysler Imperial C-15 Town Car custom built by LeBaron for Della Chrysler, the wife of Walter P. Chrysler. Click on the “See More” links for additional information.

From Chrysler’s Chrysler Chronicle III: An Amazing Discovery

What is the point of this story?  Why should we care about this car?  That should have been pointed out in your story.

From Chrysler’s Chrysler Chronicle III: An Amazing Discovery

Howard that is Salisbury park drive & Stewart ave the meadowbrook bridge by ladenburg dr correct me if wrong Peter Tummiinello.

From A "New" Motor Parkway Map & Nassau County Historical Sites

Howard that I think is Meadowbrook bridge & Stewart ave bridge. Salisbury park drive & Stewart ave Eisenhower Park correct me if Iam wrong Pete Tumminello.

From Mystery Foto #17 Solved: A 1924 Aerial of the Future Western Terminus in Fresh Meadows

This may have been the first “power” window?

From Chrysler’s Chrysler Chronicle III: An Amazing Discovery

That was a surprising guillotine feature. Never seen it before. I wouldn’t want to get my fingers caught there, or the dogs head gazing towards the wind. I’m thinking since both sides were not working, that may have been intentional for safety reasons. Also amazing work going on in that shop. Difficult work too as parts sometimes aren’t available to replace existing ones and you’d have to create your own, all while trying to keep the car in its original state. Blunt work and tedious detail work in harmony. I’m curious what other surprises will pop up….

From Chrysler’s Chrysler Chronicle III: An Amazing Discovery

Wow, I love surprises….. That is a unique feature !!!

From Chrysler’s Chrysler Chronicle III: An Amazing Discovery