Howard Kroplick: 2 books
by Howard Kroplick
Language: English
Release Date: February 20, 2008
Language: English
Release Date: February 20, 2008
�Chain your dogs and lock up your fowls!� heralded posters announcing the first international road race in the United States and the first of the six William K. Vanderbilt Jr. Cup Races held on Long Island from 1904 to 1910. These races were the most prestigious sporting events of their day, drawing...
by Howard Kroplick, Al Velocci
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2008
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2008
A forerunner of the modern highway system, the Long Island Motor Parkway was constructed during the advent of the automobile and at a pivotal time in American history. Following a spectator death during the 1906 Vanderbilt Cup Race, the concept for a privately owned speedway on Long Island was developed...