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Tag: Williston Park

Apr 01 2023
Greg O’s Garage: Plans and aerials that document the removal of the Motor Parkway railroad bridges in Nassau County

Pat Babor has forwarded 1982 MTA plans to remove two Motor Parkway railroad bridges in Mineola and East Williston/Williston Park.
Mar 27 2023
Mystery Friday Foto #12 Solved; The Oyster Bay LIRR Bridge Williston Park & East Williston Abutment

Did you solve this mystery bridge abutment?
Jan 16 2023
Mystery Friday Foto #2 Solved: A surviving section of the Motor Parkway off Willis Avenue in Williston Park

Richard Panchyk challenged you to identify this weekend's mystery photo.
Sep 28 2021
Tucker 1044 makes an appearance on the Motor Parkway right-of-way in Williston Park

Tucker 1004 was displayed in the middle of the Motor Parkway right-of-way in Williston Park last Sunday at the McCoys Upholstery Classic Car Show. A great time was had by all on a beautiful day.
Feb 06 2021
Sad News: The Passing of Sam Berliner III

It is with great sadness that I inform you of the passing of Sam Berliner III- An original leading advocate for the Motor Parkway.
Nov 02 2019
Kleiner’s Kolumn:Update-Historical Markers for the Long Island Motor Parkway & Vanderbilt Cup Races

One way to keep the memories of the Motor Parkway and the Vanderbilt Cup Races alive is to memorialize their existence with historical markers throughout Long Island.
May 01 2019
Sam & Dave’s “Excellent 2019 Vanderbilt Day”- #5 Williston Park

Our favorite Motor Parkway father and son team Dave and Sammy Russo journeyed once again on their bikes to explore our favorite parkway from Lake Success to Melville. In the fifth post of the series, Sammy and Dave explored the Williston Park section to the Oyster Bay LIRR tracks of…
Nov 06 2017
Mystery Foto #44 Solved: The Willis Avenue Motor Parkway Bridge in Willston Park/Albertson in 1939

Bob and Ruth Valentine challenged you to solve this weekend's Mystery Foto.
Oct 23 2017
Mystery Foto: #42 Solved: A 1926 Aerial of the Motor Parkway & A Guide to Finding 1926/1950 Aerials

This weekend's Mystery Foto was inspired by Brian McCarthy's discovery of 1926 and 1950 aerials found at the MyNassauProperty.com website.
Jul 28 2017
Malverne Treasure #2: A Proposed Footbridge and Subway in Albertson/Williston Park

Another gem from the Malverne Treasure Chest discovered by Roy Knoernschild documented plans for a crossing over or under the Motor Parkway due to the construction of the Park Avenue School in Williston Park.