Henry Austin Clark Tribute 112014
Henry Austin Clark was a Long Island (NY) automotive icon. He opened the Long Island Automotive Museum in 1948 and it was here collectors, friends and the general public could come to view his extensive collection of old and vintage motorized craft, ranging from autos to fire trucks. The museum closed in 1980 and the collection was auctioned off. Today, the grounds have been reclaimed by nature with few visible traces of the structures remaining.
Hemmings has a good article about Clark that you may wish to read. The article can be found here: http://www.hemmings.com/hcc/stories/2011/06/01/hmn_feature14.html
I suggest you also Google Clark's name for more information.
This album is from a special remembrance tribute to Clark given at the Bethpage Public Library auditorium on Thursday, November 20, 2014. Noted historian Howard Kroplick, http://www.vanderbiltcupraces.com/) representing the Long Island Motor Parkway Preservation Society, presented a slide show about Clark and several people who knew Clark well were on hand to share stories and provide some of the 'color' for the evening. Among them were Walt McCarthy and Walt Gosden, two people who were close friends with, and worked with, Clark. The presentation was well attended with over 100 people on hand, many of them also sharing their own memories of the much beloved Clark.
A model diorama of the original museum grounds was on display and drew a lot of attention. Alongside the diorama were posters announcing the museum as well as the actual 'uniform' Clark wore when working on his collection. Kroplick is the proud owner of that historic garment today and he was quite pleased to be able to display it for all to enjoy.
This tribute was truly a time for old friends to reminisce about a man they all admired. Clark passed away in 1991 but his friends have never forgotten him.
Read MoreHemmings has a good article about Clark that you may wish to read. The article can be found here: http://www.hemmings.com/hcc/stories/2011/06/01/hmn_feature14.html
I suggest you also Google Clark's name for more information.
This album is from a special remembrance tribute to Clark given at the Bethpage Public Library auditorium on Thursday, November 20, 2014. Noted historian Howard Kroplick, http://www.vanderbiltcupraces.com/) representing the Long Island Motor Parkway Preservation Society, presented a slide show about Clark and several people who knew Clark well were on hand to share stories and provide some of the 'color' for the evening. Among them were Walt McCarthy and Walt Gosden, two people who were close friends with, and worked with, Clark. The presentation was well attended with over 100 people on hand, many of them also sharing their own memories of the much beloved Clark.
A model diorama of the original museum grounds was on display and drew a lot of attention. Alongside the diorama were posters announcing the museum as well as the actual 'uniform' Clark wore when working on his collection. Kroplick is the proud owner of that historic garment today and he was quite pleased to be able to display it for all to enjoy.
This tribute was truly a time for old friends to reminisce about a man they all admired. Clark passed away in 1991 but his friends have never forgotten him.
