Tag: Kleiner's Kolumn
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May 03 2025
Kleiner’s Korner: Vanderbilt “Dare-Devils” Caught on 1910 Film
An Indiana slide production company attempted to make money by licensing and selling photos of fatal accidents that occurred during automobile races in the early 1900s.
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Apr 05 2025
Kleiner’s Korner: 100 Years Ago on the Motor Parkway (March, April 1925)
A quiet time on the Motor Parkway in March of 1925 (at least on what was reported in the news), but things came alive in April!
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Mar 08 2025
Kleiner’s Korner: Meet this Civil War Veteran Who Guarded the Motor Parkway at the Roslyn Lodge
This veteran of the Civil War guarded The Motor Parkway for almost 10 years!
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Feb 15 2025
Kleiner’s Korner: January & February 1925 Activities Relating to the Motor Parkway
100 Years Ago on our Favorite Roadway.
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Jan 29 2025
Kleiner’s Korner: December, 1924 - Crime Scene: The Motor Parkway
In this 100 year old look back to December, 1924 newspapers far and wide reported a crime spree occurring on our favorite roadway.
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Jan 22 2025
Kleiner’s Korner: Miscellaneous Goings On Around The Motor Parkway Including A Drive with Hellen Keller
A hodgepodge of news items mentioning The Motor Parkway.
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Jan 02 2025
Kleiner’s Korner: The 1910 Inaugural Sweepstakes: The Motor Parkway Races that Weren’t
Races for amateur drivers on the Motor Parkway were scheduled, however they never actually took place.
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Dec 18 2024
Kleiner’s Korner: 100 Years Ago on the Motor Parkway (Oct. - Nov., 1924)
Fire, robbery, pirates and more!
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Nov 21 2024
Kleiner’s Korner: 100 Years Ago on the Motor Parkway (Sept., 1924)
Dateline: The Motor Parkway, Sept. 1924!
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Nov 13 2024
Kleiner’s Korner Visits 150 Motor Parkway Building in Hauppauge
While on Long Island in early September celebrating the birth of my granddaughter, I had the opportunity to visit the Motor Parkway exhibit at 150 Motor Parkway in Hauppaugue.
