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Tag: Commack

Mar 17 2021
Kleiner’s Korner: And now for something completely different: Part 2 (Motor Parkway 1911 - 1930)

The second installment of this series includes robberies on the Motor Parkway, fires started by Motor Parkway motorists, a proposed extension to Sag Harbor, a full day of pleasure on the Motor Parkway Parkway for $5 and more.
Mar 23 2020
Mystery Foto #12 Solved: A View Along the 10-Mile Curve in Dix Hills & the “View” Postcard Series

To promote the restaurant/inn Petit Trianon and the Motor Parkway in 1912, Long Island Motor Parkway, Inc. hired a photographer to develop the "View Along the Long Island Motor Parkway" series. These postcards were sold at Petit Trianon. My favorite co-author Al Velocci challenged you to identify this postcard.
Mar 21 2020
VanderbiltCupRaces.com Exclusive: The 1910 Motor Parkway Survey Bookmap

In 2009 I purchased 572 original Motor Parkway surveys and maps from the firm of Barrett, Bonacci and Van Weele. One of the treasures of this purchase was a 1910 "Bookmap" documenting the right-of way, the original property owners, and the corresponding survey plan #s.
Jun 04 2018
Mystery Foto #22 Solved: A 1955 Aerial View of the Motor Parkway Surrounding Commack Road

This weekend's Mystery Foto provided a unique view of the Motor Parkway.
Oct 30 2017
Mystery Foto #43 Solved:Lou Austin’s Commack Gas Station/Restaurant on the Long Island Motor Parkway

Brian McCarthy challenged you to identify a unique photo of a Motor Parkway gas station.
Jul 06 2016
The Motor Parkway Toll Collection Structures: #18 The Brentwood Lodge at Washington Avenue

Going west to east, the 18th Motor Parkway toll collection structure was the Brentwood Lodge at Washington Avenue in Brentwood.
Apr 13 2016
The Motor Parkway Toll Collection Structures: #17 The Brentwood Lodge at Commack Spur Road

Going west to east, the 17th Motor Parkway toll collection structure was the Brentwood Lodge at Commack Spur Road (today Harned Road) located in Commack.
Jan 30 2016
The Motor Parkway Toll Collection Structures: #15 & #16 The Brentwood Lodges at Commack Road

Going west to east, the 15th and 16th Motor Parkway toll collection structures were the confusingly named Brentwood Lodges at Commack Road. Confusing because the structure was located in Commack, not Brentwood, and did not have any lodging facilities for the gatekeeper.
Dec 03 2014
The 1929 Long Island Motor Parkway Brochure and Map

After the Motor Parkway was extended to Nassau Boulevard in 1928, the Long Island Motor Parkway, Inc. published this brochure and map promoting the "45 miles of fine, fast, private right of way".
Jul 16 2013
Mystery Foto #24 Solved: The Commack Spur of the Long Island Motor Parkway- Updated 1/30/16

Frank Feminas offered last week's Mystery Foto challenge with two aerials of the "Commack Spur" taken in August 1938.