Tag: Queens
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Dec 04 2008
A Rare Photo of the North Hempstead Turnpike LIMP Bridge
In the early 1950s, Robert C. Levine went for a walk with a friend in a Queens park and stumbled on remains of the Long Island Motor Parkway. The road ended on an abandoned bridge near ball fields in Fresh Meadows. His friend documented the moment in the above photo with Robert leaning on the guard rail.
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Nov 01 2008
City Takes Action To Protect LIMP Greenway
On October 14, 2008, Fox 5-TV of New York continued their investigation of Queens home owners infringing of the Long Island Motor Parkway greenway in Oakland Gardens.
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Aug 17 2008
Queens Chronicle reports “Land Grab” along the Long Island Motor Parkway
The Queens Chronicle reports reports that New York City will be taking action against residents who infringe on the right-of-way of the Long Island Motor Parkway.
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May 06 2008
The Lost Bridges of the Motor Parkway: The Wheeler Farmway Bridge in Queens
When the 48 miles of the Motor Parkway were completed in the 1926, a total of 65 bridges had been built over and under the parkway. Most of the bridges were used to avoid intersections of major roads. However, many of the bridges were built to connect adjoining properties and farms. These "farmway" bridges were part of the negotiations when the Long Island Motor Parkway, Inc. purchased the right-of way. Only 7 of the original bridges remain intact; 73rd Avenue Bridge, Hollis Hills Terrace…
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Mar 19 2008
Current Views of the Motor Parkway in Queens County
Links to current views of the LIMP right-of-way in Queens County.
