About this property
The Long Island Motor Parkway, also known as the Vanderbilt Parkway, Vanderbilt Motor Parkway, or Motor Parkway, was a limited-access parkway on Long Island, New York, United States. It was the first highway designed for automobile use only. The parkway was privately built by William Kissam Vanderbilt II with overpasses and bridges to remove most intersections. It officially opened on October 10, 1908. It closed in 1938 when it was taken over by the state of New York in lieu of back taxes.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 02000301. It was listed on March 31, 2002.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Long Island Motor Parkway listed on the National Register?
Long Island Motor Parkway was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 31, 2002.
What type of historic resource is Long Island Motor Parkway?
Long Island Motor Parkway is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Long Island Motor Parkway?
The period of significance for Long Island Motor Parkway is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1908.
Can I research the history near Long Island Motor Parkway?
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