Presentation “Then & Now in North Hempstead: The Historic Long Island Motor Parkway”, Albertson, NY
In celebration of the first road built exclusively for the automobile, historians Howard Kroplick and Al Velocci will present a then and now review of the North Hempstead sections of the historic Long Island Motor Parkway including; the villages of Lake Success, Manhasset Hills, Searingtown, Williston Park, East Williston, Carle Place and Mineola. Howard Kroplick, Town Historian of North Hempstead, and Al Velocci are co-authors of the book “The Long Island Motor Parkway”, currently in its third printing.
The presentation will be held at the Clark Botanic Garden, 193 I.U. Willets Road, Albertson on Wednesday, September 5, 2012 from 8:00 pm to 9:30 PM. As a special feature, the 1909 Alco Black Beast, winner of the 1909 and 1910 Vanderbilt Cup Races held on the Motor Parkway and owned by Mr. Kroplick will be on display beginning at 7:30 PM.
Come join us at the Clark Botanic Garden and discover the connection between the Garden and the Parkway. It promises to be an exciting evening for fans of Long Island automotive and North Hempstead history.
Location: Clark Botanic Garden
Address: 193 I.U. Willets Road, Albertson, NY
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