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The six Vanderbilt Cup Races held on Long Island from 1904 to 1910 were the greatest sporting events of their day, and the first international automobile road races held in the United States. The races had a far-reaching impact on the development of American automobiles and parkways. This site provides comprehensive information on the races, the Long Island Motor Parkway and current Long Island automotive events, car shows and news.
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McCarthy hailing McHale : ). Map below shows the Lakeville Hotel at the corner of Lakeville Rd & I U Willets. Better to view the website- HistoricMapWorks.com
From Kleiner's Korner: Vanderbilt Cup Races - Tidbits of Information (1904 - 1907)
Brian,.... The western terminus of I. U. Willets Rd. was at the NYC line. Eastern term @ Old Westbury Rd. / Ellison Ave. Over the years, several designations. Today, western portion is the north service road of the L.I.E.
From Kleiner's Korner: Vanderbilt Cup Races - Tidbits of Information (1904 - 1907)
Cannot identify the car/driver, even using my best zooming methods. Not sure but this could be on the Motor Parkway looking west at the Jerusalem Ave highway bridge in the Hempstead Plains (bridge removed in 1948). This photo was captured during one of the early VCR races (1908-1910). I think I see Long Island Aviation Country Club hangars in the background (under the bridge), but can’t explain the protrusion above the hangar in the photo? Tricky photo Howard. Expecting a correct answer by talented historians in this forum.
From Mystery Foto #17 Solved: Emil Stricker in the #3 Mercedes passing the Jerusalem Avenue Bridge during the 1908 Vanderbilt Cup Race
I think that’s Emil Stricker driving the #3 Mercedes with Conners as his mechanician heading east having just gone under the Jerusalem Avenue bridge during the 1908 Vanderbilt Cup Race on October 24, 1908. I think that’s Jerusalem Avenue because you can see the officials stand / press box in the distance through the bridge.
From Mystery Foto #17 Solved: Emil Stricker in the #3 Mercedes passing the Jerusalem Avenue Bridge during the 1908 Vanderbilt Cup Race
Training quarters. Lakeville Hotel Corner Willets and Hyde Park Road. I thought i U Willets ended at NHP Rd at one time?
From Kleiner's Korner: Vanderbilt Cup Races - Tidbits of Information (1904 - 1907)
Im am so sorry for your loss! He was my first boyfriend. We were 14. We moved on. But he holds a place in my heart. Beautiful man. Beautiful family. You never forget your first love ❤️
From Sad News: We Lost a Good Friend and Master Mechanic
Albert Gifford (1854-1910) was a watchman on E.D. Morgan’s estate, and the 1900 Census lists him immediately following Morgan’s estate employees, so it would have been north of the present day LIE - see the 1906 E. Belcher Hyde Atlas for an approx. location.
From Kleiner's Korner: Vanderbilt Cup Races - Tidbits of Information (1908 - 1916)
“Discriminating few” is right, check those prices!
From Mystery Fotos #15 Solved: W.C. Fields in an American Underslung in 1909
Howard, please delete my previous post. I am unable to link the LIMP online map on your website, after various tries.
From Long Island Motor Parkway Bridge Series #41: The Bloomingdale Road Bridge in Hempstead Plains
John, the 1926 aerial of Bloomingdale Rd is located here. https://lrv.nassaucountyny.gov/map/
The closest I could locate the bridge is here https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1396j0_672hYkvbcNFJInbc1mXNJspD9f&ll=40.73367555877808%2C-73.50545203004624&z=18
From Long Island Motor Parkway Bridge Series #41: The Bloomingdale Road Bridge in Hempstead Plains
We’re viewing west on the LIMP, with the Jerusalem Ave Hwy bridge seen. The Press Box is seen further west on the north side. Upon zooming, believe there’s a 3 on the front grill. The 1908, 09, 10 VC races had a car #3. After comparing each car from the 3 races, I’ll guess the mystery foto is the 10/24/1908 VCR. The car is a Mercedes driven by Emil Stricker.
From Mystery Foto #17 Solved: Emil Stricker in the #3 Mercedes passing the Jerusalem Avenue Bridge during the 1908 Vanderbilt Cup Race
“As shown in this map and the below 1924 aerial, Bloomingdale Road was eventually extended to the bridge.”
Which map or which Atlas was the source of this picture?
From Long Island Motor Parkway Bridge Series #41: The Bloomingdale Road Bridge in Hempstead Plains
Great finds!
From The 1929 Long Island Motor Parkway Brochure and Map
Jerusalem Ave Bridge since we can see the press box through the bridge. I believe this to be the #3 Mercedes driven by Emil Stricker during the 1908 VCR on October 24th.
From Mystery Foto #17 Solved: Emil Stricker in the #3 Mercedes passing the Jerusalem Avenue Bridge during the 1908 Vanderbilt Cup Race
Also current building images.
From The 1929 Long Island Motor Parkway Brochure and Map
Okay, hot from the press! Update on the Motor Inn Garage! Below is an ad describing the Motor Inn Garage & Sales Service once located on the s/s of Conklin Ave, e/o Main St, next to Kilians Church. Also property cards showing as a Chevrolet Garage originally.
From The 1929 Long Island Motor Parkway Brochure and Map
No luck yet finding photos of Commack Garage and Motor Inn Garage, but the articles below describe Commack Garage at the corner of Babylon ( Commack ) Rd & Jericho Tpke; so located west of the Commack Spur. Then a reference to the Motor Inn Garage and Motor Pkwy.
From The 1929 Long Island Motor Parkway Brochure and Map
Yes, thank you. I realized my mistake after I wrote my comment in a hurry this morning. Didn’t get back to it but knew the car aficionado world has smart people every ready to correct things ????????
From Videos of the Week: Then & Now rides on Fifth Avenue New York (1937 & 2020)
Mark Schaier beat me to the punch when he mentioned the preponderance of Packards in the 1937 video. I noticed that as well. Packard was a luxury marque. I wonder if that speaks to the relative wealth of New Yorkers, Great Depression notwithstanding, while rural folks drove Fords.
From Videos of the Week: Then & Now rides on Fifth Avenue New York (1937 & 2020)
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From Videos of the Week: Then & Now rides on Fifth Avenue New York (1937 & 2020)
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