Tag: Kleiner's Kolumn
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Dec 13 2025
Kleiner’s Korner: Two construction engineers and a “monkey” who added their talents to the Motor Parkway
Here are two individuals, and a "monkey" who contributed to the building of the Motor Parkway.
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Nov 15 2025
Kleiner’s Korner: October, 1925 - 100 Years Ago on The Motor Parkway
Getting into the colder months we see accidents, crime and numerous parcels of land for sale near the Motor Parkway. And the unfortunate passing of a Motor Parkway lodgekeeper.
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Nov 08 2025
Kleiner’s Korner: The Men Who Built The Motor Parkway (Part 2)
Let's take a look at Assistant Chief Engineer Elmer Hovey Brown and Nelson Pike.
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Oct 25 2025
Kleiner’s Korner: News of The Motor Parkway from September, 1925
Here's another edition of 100 years ago on The Motor Parkway.
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Oct 11 2025
Kleiner’s Korner: The Men Who Built The Motor Parkway (Part 1)
Hundreds of people (600 in the three years after construction began) were involved in the construction of The Motor Parkway - some well known and many not so well known. In this two-part series we'll look at some of these people who built our favorite roadway!
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Sep 27 2025
Kleiner’s Korner: August, 1925 - 100 Years Ago on The Motor Parkway
More accidents, crimes, items for sale and even football in this month's edition.
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Sep 13 2025
Kleiner’s Korner: Match Races and Speed Trials on The Motor Parkway
In addition to the Vanderbilt Cup Race being held on the Motor Parkway several match races were held to highlight the road's utility to the auto trade.
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Aug 28 2025
Kleiner’s Korner: July, 1925 - 100 years ago on the Motor Parkway
There wasn't much Motor Parkway news reported in July, 1925 however accidents, crimes and the Parkway's role on the central part of Long Island were noted.
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Aug 13 2025
Kleiner’s Korner: A Mausoleum On The Motor Parkway
Here's the story of a mausoleum planned but never built next to the Motor Parkway, primarily due to the objections of Willie K. and his fellow land owners.
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Jul 12 2025
Kleiner’s Korner: More Misc. Motor Parkway News
Items pertaining to our favorite roadway on a variety of topics.
