Vanderbilt Cup Races

Frank- Yes, the Queensboro was designed with autos in mind, but the Brooklyn Bridge started automobile traffic in 1901 before any other bridges were built across the East River.
In 1903, the first automobile broke down on the Brooklyn Bridge.

From Kleiner's Korner: The Queensboro Bridge Connection to the Motor Parkway (Part 1)

That looks like a very young (pre-moustache) Willie K. Since I think this photo was taken at the 1902 Paris To Vienna race, that would make Willie K. 24 years old. He is probably sitting in his 1902 Mors.

From Mystery Friday Foto #10 Solved: Willie K. in the 1902 Paris to Vienna Race in his Mors

Thanks for these great photos.  Glad to say Rothmans is still in business. Although it hurts a bit to know I had been there around when that photo was taken.

From Greg O’s Garage: Rare photos from the collection of Henry Austin Clark, Jr. Part 2

Art, I believe the Queensboro Bridge was the first bridge designed with the automobile in mind.  The Motor Parkway organizers were early backers of the Queensboro Bridge. The 1906 Parkway prospectus makes mention of the “Blackwell Island Bridge”. In 1908 Wille K. was asked to serve of the all important Executive Committee, his response, “I shall be delighted to do so and you may rely on me to everything in my power to help this committee achieve it’s end”.  Jefferson De Mont Thompson was also involved as representative of the Vanderbilt Racing Commission.

From Kleiner's Korner: The Queensboro Bridge Connection to the Motor Parkway (Part 1)

I have a friend Doris Scott. She will be 95 this June. Her maiden name is Edwards. They lived in Deposit NY. I’ll check with her daughter to see if this is her. I can’t see a resemblance with 72 years since this picture was taken.

From Greg O's Garage: Rare photos from collection of Henry Austin Clark Jr. Part 1

The photo labeled above “Our swimsuit model with an unknown late 1800’s motor carriage” actually shows our 1906 Success Auto Buggy!!!!!!  It is also in the lead article of this piece…...how cool!  Where might i access really high res. versions of these images?  Would love them for our archive.  Info on where it came from would be awesome as well if there are any sources of such information.  Thanks for this post!!!!

From Greg O's Garage: Rare photos from collection of Henry Austin Clark Jr. Part 1

Great article ... what happened to all those cars? ... it would be interesting to know where they are now ... i bought wooden model of a 1903 Stanley Steamer that i never put together ... i must have it over 50 years ... i bought it at the Museum

From Greg O's Garage: Rare photos from collection of Henry Austin Clark Jr. Part 1

In the 10th photo, Charles Addams is on the left.

From Greg O’s Garage: Rare photos from the collection of Henry Austin Clark, Jr. Part 2

It’s great to see these old photos!
#5 is not Austin Clark with unrestored Brewster Town Car.
#7 is not Austin’s daughter, Ann
#8-10 and others: swimsuit model is Jo Green

From Greg O's Garage: Rare photos from collection of Henry Austin Clark Jr. Part 1

a replica photo of the toll sign, courtesy of Win Egan Siroka

From Kleiner's Korner: The Queensboro Bridge Connection to the Motor Parkway (Part 1)

I’ve yet to encounter the electric map on any Queensboro Bridge photo as of yet. The 1909 opening day photo does not reveal the map from that angle, but it’s there! If a photo of the electric map was ever captured, the photo likely was taken from the East River on a boat. Blackwell Island access was restricted at the time.

From Kleiner's Korner: The Queensboro Bridge Connection to the Motor Parkway (Part 1)

I loved that Clark Museum!!

From Greg O's Garage: Rare photos from collection of Henry Austin Clark Jr. Part 1

Greg, Great post on the the country estates. A minor correction regarding Deepdale. The last year that the Vanderbilts summered at Deepdale was 1908;  In December that year Vanderbilt leased Deepdale to Paul Raney for the 1909 year. Birdie leased the Barney Estate at Old Westbury for the 1909 season.. I’m inclined to think Vanderbilt gave up on Deepdale was because he was unable to purchase Lake Success from the Town of North Hempstead. His next move was to try to lease the Lake from the Town which was also unsuccessful.

From Greg O's Garage; The Country Estates of the Motor Parkway/Vanderbilt Cup Race Officials and Directors

Maybe this is Herb Lytle.  Age 32 if this picture was taken in 1906.  He would be a “familiar face” due to the fact that he participated in more Vanderbilt associated races than anyone else (6).  As for the race, my only guess is that maybe he is practicing for the 1906 American Elimination Race.

From Mystery Friday Foto #10 Solved: Willie K. in the 1902 Paris to Vienna Race in his Mors

Mystery Foto #10… The driver in the photo is 24 year old William K Vanderbilt Jr., The racer is Willy K’s 60 hp Mors and the year is 1902.
The race he was participating in was the Paris to Vienna run which included the 1902 edition of the James Gordon Bennett Cup.
Willy had much car trouble in the is race and was unable to finish.

From Mystery Friday Foto #10 Solved: Willie K. in the 1902 Paris to Vienna Race in his Mors

Great post Art, thank you for sharing!

From Kleiner's Korner: The Queensboro Bridge Connection to the Motor Parkway (Part 1)

Excellent presentation Howard, thank you!

From Greg O's Garage: Clarence Mackay's Harbor Hill estate in Roslyn (now East Hills)

Some newly posted information on the Croton reservoir can be viewed in this video.

https://youtu.be/ZYfsic9kwNM

From Greg O's Garage: Clarence Mackay's Harbor Hill estate in Roslyn (now East Hills)

Great photos, really like color photo with Joe Tracy and the Clark boys. I would’ve guessed their father being Austin solely on the facial features : )

From Greg O's Garage: Rare photos from collection of Henry Austin Clark Jr. Part 1

Frank VanBrunt, the Motor Parkway online map is still active, including the Bethpage State Park area. Reach me at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for a map link.

From Long Island Motor Parkway Bridge Series #52: The Old Bethpage Motor Parkway Bridge