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The Vanderbilts

At the age of only 26, William K. Vanderbilt Jr. proposed the first international road race to be held in the United States by donating the Vanderbilt Cup.



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Dec 06 2019 Al, Art - Amazing map how only Hillside Ave retained its name. Rocky Hill Road alone took on several names as it snaked through

Dec 05 2019 Neat, Sam. 1931 Broadway, today’s Lincoln Center!

Dec 05 2019 Here’s a picture of Elsie in her real automobile stopping to talk with a horseman.  The picture was from an article in

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The six Vanderbilt Cup Races held on Long Island from 1904 to 1910 were the greatest sporting events of their day, and the first international automobile road races held in the United States. The races had a far-reaching impact on the development of American automobiles and parkways. This site provides comprehensive information on the races, the Long Island Motor Parkway and current Long Island automotive events, car shows and news.

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