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Greg, Regarding the Westbury Ave. bridge, that was my first thought. What threw me off was that the photo shows only the construction of the Parkway bridge over the trolley line.  The Westbury Ave. bridge was a three span bridge similar to the bridge over Clinton Rd. Each span here had an opening of about 18 feet, one for the trolley (most northerly) and the other two openings for autos.  Any idea if the photo was cropped ? The bridge came down in January 1942. In the bottom left of the photo is a wheelbarrow on it’s side, I bought it at a Mineola yard sale a few years ago.

From Mystery Friday Foto #50 Solved: The Westbury Avenue Motor Parkway/Trolley Bridge Under Construction

I was blessed to have been to his place in East Islip & to have me a wonderful man , & heard his stories. I met his daughter lovely. We also received a ticket from Marty from the toll booth. May he rest in peace . ????

From Marty Himes Estate Auction: Two special midget racers

At first I disregarded all LIMP trolley bridges.Trolley tracks never protruded above the surface, and never had railroad ties in their construction. Are there captions attached to this photo?

From Mystery Friday Foto #50 Solved: The Westbury Avenue Motor Parkway/Trolley Bridge Under Construction

On the map I see Curtiss and Hazelhurst (later Mitchel), but not Roosevelt Field.
I am confused.

Thank you!

Chester-
Once in civilian hands, the Hazelhurst owners sold portions along the southern edge of the field and split the remainder of the property into two separate areas. Curtiss Field, a 300-acre (120 ha) airport on the original site of Hazelhurst Field, occupied half of the western portion along Clinton Road. Roosevelt Field occupied the remainder, consisting of seven hangars and a large parking ramp adjacent to Curtiss Field, and an east–west packed clay runway 5,000 feet (1,500 m) in length on the bluff. The area between Curtiss Field and the Long Island Motor Parkway, which ran north of and parallel to Stewart Avenue, became the Old Westbury Golf Course, while the area to the east of the golf course was used as the Meadow Brook Polo Field. Both areas are now completely developed.
Greg O.

From Cradle of Aviation Archives: The 1918 Curtiss Engineering Corporation Flying Map of Long Island

Difficult photo, possibly looking mostly north. The tracks could be a temporary service track to assist in moving materials from a nearby LIRR track. I’d guess construction of the Newbridge Road bridge (Rt 106) in Levittown. 1% accurate. The photo was found in Art Kleiner’s Levittown collection

From Mystery Friday Foto #50 Solved: The Westbury Avenue Motor Parkway/Trolley Bridge Under Construction

Hi, I will be there with 2 guests on Sunday. Thanks for the opportunity.

From Update: Saturday, November 1, 2025: The Duesenberg Open House at the Waterfront at Roslyn Garage

Outstanding photos of an incredible car!

From Amazing Photos of the 1930 Duesenberg J Murphy Convertible Berline from the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance

Howie,
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Jane and I will be there.  See you.
Oren

From Update: Saturday, November 1, 2025: The Duesenberg Open House at the Waterfront at Roslyn Garage

Motor Parkway Bridge over the New York & North Shore Traction Company trolley (aka Hicksville Trolley)
Mineola/Carle Place (Westbury Avenue) view looking north?
1909
Westbury Aveneue did not exist at the time.
Photo found in the scrapbook of Clinton Robertson

From Mystery Friday Foto #50 Solved: The Westbury Avenue Motor Parkway/Trolley Bridge Under Construction

This event is by invitation only?

Mark-
For displaying a vehicle, Yes, but spectators are welcome if they purchase tickets, but be prepared for sticker shock on ticket prices, it is the Hamptons after all.
Greg O.

From Highlights from The Bridge IX 2025

Unfortunately, an injury to a family member will keep us home and unable to attend. Thanks for the invite, have a wonderful day!
Hope to see you soon.????????

From Update: Saturday, November 1, 2025: The Duesenberg Open House at the Waterfront at Roslyn Garage

OK. At first, I thought these were restored photos but I see now, they’re not. They’re terrific. My friend worked this year’s event and loved it. Thanks for posting.

From Amazing Photos of the 1930 Duesenberg J Murphy Convertible Berline from the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance

The Bixby Bridge was not completed until late 1932 (after the summer event at Pebble Beach), so this might be the 1933 Concourse d’Elegance???

From Amazing Photos of the 1930 Duesenberg J Murphy Convertible Berline from the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance

That’s the parkway bridge under construction that will carry the LIMP over the Mineola-Hicksville Trolley line which subsequently became Westbury Avenue. We are looking northeast on the Carle Place-Mineola border between Roslyn Road and Glen Cove Road. The photo was taken some time in 1909. I think it was unique because it was built for an existing trolley but also was wide enough to accommodate a possible future roadway. Additionally, the approaches were quite long extending out about 300 feet. This photo was part of an album of pictures taken by surveyor Clinton A. Robertson, discovered at a New Jersey flea market and later auctioned off on EBAY.

From Mystery Friday Foto #50 Solved: The Westbury Avenue Motor Parkway/Trolley Bridge Under Construction

I plan on coming to see your extraordinary collection of cars, especially the Tucker which has been my favorite since childhood.

From Update: Saturday, November 1, 2025: The Duesenberg Open House at the Waterfront at Roslyn Garage

This is my guess.  Based on intuition.  This is current Westbury Avenue, and the bridge is over an old trolly line.

From Mystery Friday Foto #50 Solved: The Westbury Avenue Motor Parkway/Trolley Bridge Under Construction

I plan on coming with my wife look forward to seeing your beautiful collection of cars and memorabilia

From Update: Saturday, November 1, 2025: The Duesenberg Open House at the Waterfront at Roslyn Garage

Thank you Frank Femenias.  Climbed up and down that embankment too many times to count as a kid.

From Kleiner's Korner: August, 1925 - 100 Years Ago on The Motor Parkway

Yes, should be two of us!

From Update: Saturday, November 1, 2025: The Duesenberg Open House at the Waterfront at Roslyn Garage

Joseph Oesterle, likely a poorly written news article in 1925. Seems a Motor Parkway traveler managed to lose control before the Roslyn Br, then veered down its embankment, striking the Anderson party below. Inexcusable, the Roslyn Rd bridge was a straight-thru

From Kleiner's Korner: August, 1925 - 100 Years Ago on The Motor Parkway