Then & Now: The Hicksville Old Country Road Turn at the 1909 and 1910 Vanderbilt Cup Races
One of the favorite locations to watch the 1909 and 1910 Vanderbilt Cup Races was the Old Country Road Turn in Hicksville. Here is a "Then & Now" of the turn and another Vanderbilt Cup Race discovery.
Enjoy,
Howard Kroplick
1909 & 1910 Courses
The same course was used for both races. The circle marks the Old Country Turn at Broadway and Old Country Road in Hicksville. Note the Hicksville LIRR station was within walking distance of the turn...another reason for the crowds.
1909 Vanderbilt Cup Race
Then: Looking north on Broadway
The north side of Broadway was fenced off for the race. Note the spectators sitting on the patio roof of the building in the background.
A close-up of these spectators.
Now: 2013
One of the busiest intersections on Long Island.
Then: Looking east on Old Country Road
Note the turn was banked.
1910 Vanderbilt Cup Race
Then: View looking south towards Broadway
Then: View looking east on Old Country Road
The Big Discovery
Then: 1909
Several weeks ago, a viewer brought to my attention the house in the background.
A closeup of the house.
Now: 2013
The big discovery is the house is still standing over 103 years later!
Comments
I’m constantly amazed at how much knowledge is out there concerning the Vanderbilt Cup Race and its surroundings. Just to look at that house (above) is amazing. Many thanks.
Roger