Tag: Jefferson De Mont Thompson
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Feb 07 2013
The Birth of the Long Island Motor Parkway
The death of a spectator in the 1906 Vanderbilt Cup Race nearly brought the classic to a premature demise. The marvel was that only one spectator had been killed in the three races held up to that time. Demonstrating vision again, William K. Vanderbilt Jr. chartered the goal of a private parkway.
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Jul 21 2012
Image Analysis: Motor Parkway’s Opening Day Sweepstakes
Steve M: "I have obtained two 19 1/2" x 16 3/4" race photos of Herb Lytle. What can you tell me about these photos..the who, what and when? I look forward to your response."
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Dec 16 2011
A Family Inquiry: Jefferson De Mont Thompson- Chairman of the Vanderbilt Cup Commission
John S: "I've been doing some research on my family. Colonel Jefferson Dement (Demont) Thompson, my great-grandfather's nephew, is buried here at Maple Hill Cemetery in Huntsville, Alabama. I'm sure he's the same Dement (Demont) that keeps "popping up" in my internet searches. Do you have any information on him?"
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May 22 2010
VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: Rare 1908 PAL Race Painting Discovered
In response to posts on the official posters for the 1908 Vanderbilt Cup Race and the 1910 Vanderbilt Cup Race, I received this email last week from Jennifer Madden, Director of Collections & Exhibitions for the Heritage Museums & Gardens of Sandwich, Massachusetts.
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May 09 2009
Anderson Cooper’s Grandfather at the 1906 Vanderbilt Cup Race
CNN journalist Anderson Cooper's grandfather Reginald Vanderbilt was William K.Vanderbilt Jr's cousin. In this photo, Reggie Vanderbilt (second from the left) can be seen speaking to Willie K. at the start of the 1906 Vanderbilt Cup Race. The man with the binoculars is Jefferson De Mont Thompson, chairman of the Vanderbilt Cup Commission. Note the brassards (armbands) which allowed them on the course.
