Vanderbilt Cup Races

In celebration of the first road built exclusively for the automobile, my favorite co-author Al Velocci and I will present tonight a then and now review of the North Hempstead section of the historic Long Island Motor Parkway including; the villages of Lake Success, Manhasset Hills, Searingtown, Williston Park, East Williston, Carle Place and Mineola. Some examples are below.

The presentation will be held at the Clark Botanic Garden, 193 I.U. Willets Road, Albertson from 8:00 pm to 9:30 PM. As a special feature (weather permitting), the 1909 Alco Black Beast, winner of the 1909 and 1910 Vanderbilt Cup Races held on the Motor Parkway 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. 

Enjoy,

Howard Kroplick

Lakeville Avenue Motor Parkway Bridge, Lake Success

Then: 1960

Now: 2012

Great Neck Lodge, Lake Success

Then: 1911

Now: 2012

Old Courthouse Road Bridge, Manhasset Hills

One of only two Motor Parkway bridges remaining in Nassau County

I.U. Willets Road Bridge, Searingtown

Then: 1940s

Now: 2012

Willis Avenue Motor Parkway Bridge, Williston Park

Then: 1930s (Courtesy of Bob Valentine)

Now: 2012

Roslyn Lodge, East Williston

Then: 1929

Now: 2007

Mineola Lodge, Mineola

Then: 1930s

Now: 2010

Old Country Road, Mineola

Then: 1960

Now: 2012