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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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Greg, A correction regarding the construction of the Ronkonkoma Lodge. It was not a pre-cut bungalow but built by LeRoy Vollgraff “replicating the Huntington Lodge”. See page 50 in my book.
From Mystery Friday Foto #6 Solved: The Lake Ronkonkoma Lodge Structure
I believe it’s Motor Pkwy’s Lake Ronkonkoma Lodge as a home in 2006, after it was moved 50ft NW away from the Motor Pkwy RoW in 1938. The home is extant but has since been upgraded and no longer distinguishable
From Mystery Friday Foto #6 Solved: The Lake Ronkonkoma Lodge Structure
My father was a Church of Christ minister who always liked cars. He put in his order for a Tucker which of course he never received. I was 8 years of age at the time & one of the Tucker promotion items was a cigarette box with a replica (I don’t know the scale, but I think it was close to 1/24) of the Tucker 48. I wanted it sooooo bad, but because it was a cigarette box & cigarettes were bad, Dad said NO!
From Postcards of the Long Island Automotive Museum: Tucker (1948)
T.M., thanks for the comments. I was fortunate to spend three hours with Randy Ema in August 2024 discussing #2448 and reviewing his extensive files. Here is a summary of his research as described in this post: https://www.vanderbiltcupraces.com/blog/article/talking_duesenbergs_with_duesy_guru_randy_ema
Greg O. will reach out to you and will further share this research.
Enjoy, Howard Kroplick
From VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: Actress Paulette Goddard in the 1930 Duesenberg J Murphy Convertible Sedan Berline #2448 J-399
I haven’t delivered mail there in 25 years, but is it the toll hose in Roslyn, just west of Roslyn Rd in East Williston. Must,ve been built in teens. I don.t think it was moved.
It looks very differnt from what I remember
From Mystery Friday Foto #6 Solved: The Lake Ronkonkoma Lodge Structure
RIP CC.
From Sad News: Charlie Cali has passed away.
West of Rosevale Avenue, near Woodlawn Avenue in Lake Ronkonkoma. Moved from Bay City, MI - see next answer.
It was a pre-cut bungalow made in MI and moved to LI to be the Lake Ronkonkoma Toll Lodge.
Originally built in 1923.
Date of photo - 2006.
From Mystery Friday Foto #6 Solved: The Lake Ronkonkoma Lodge Structure
Enjoy Florida With your Dusenberg
From Upcoming car shows, concours and exhibits for the Howard & Roz Kroplick Collection
Awesome history for an awesome automobile Congratulations JeRita
From VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: Actress Paulette Goddard in the 1930 Duesenberg J Murphy Convertible Sedan Berline #2448 J-399
It was fun finding that photo of your car when new and being able to share it with today’s collectors. See you soon. Please give me a call when you have the time. Ed
From VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: Actress Paulette Goddard in the 1930 Duesenberg J Murphy Convertible Sedan Berline #2448 J-399
Look a lot like my 1962 MONTEREY TAILLIGHTS!
From The 1962 Ford Cougar 406 Concept Car featured in Hot Rodding Magazine (1962)
WOW! All very interesting!
From VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: Actress Paulette Goddard in the 1930 Duesenberg J Murphy Convertible Sedan Berline #2448 J-399
Rest In Peace Charlie
From Sad News: Charlie Cali has passed away.
Thank you all so much! Exciting to read all this. Does anyone know where the original painting dedicated and given to my Grandfather is? Love to see it!
From Mystery Friday Foto #5 Solved: A Mystery Racing Painting of George Robertson in 'Old 16'
Always loved those small size hot rod mags.
From The 1962 Ford Cougar 406 Concept Car featured in Hot Rodding Magazine (1962)
Sure looks like this would be a great project and restoration
From The 1962 Ford Cougar 406 Concept Car featured in Hot Rodding Magazine (1962)
To add to my post I am happy that the owners kept the outline of the portico in the front door overhang and kept much of the styling (house width, window placement size and style) of their “historic” residence. Seen from Woodlawn Rd the old house outline is still there.
From Mystery Friday Foto #6 Solved: The Lake Ronkonkoma Lodge Structure
Very cool. Always fascinating when there is a Hollywood connection.
From VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: Actress Paulette Goddard in the 1930 Duesenberg J Murphy Convertible Sedan Berline #2448 J-399
That’s the Ronkonkoma Lodge for the LIMP. It was built in 1923 and located about 1/8 mile west of Lake Ronkonkoma. After the LIMP closed in 1938, it was moved about 150 feet north, off the LIMP right-of-way, and continued to be a residence for the last LIMP toll collector. The photo was taken around 2007 according to a previous blog post here.
From Mystery Friday Foto #6 Solved: The Lake Ronkonkoma Lodge Structure
A fascinating look back in time. I guess there is a beneficial purpose for AI afterall.
From Video of the Week: New York City 1880: The Lost World of the Gilded Age [AI Reconstruction]
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