138th Street station (IRT Third Avenue Line) explained

Type:former
138th Street
Service Custom:IRT Second Avenue Line
IRT Third Avenue Line
Platforms:1 island platform
Tracks:2
Address:East 138th Street between Alexander and Willis Avenues
Bronx, NY 10454
Borough:The Bronx
Locale:Mott Haven
Coordinates:40.8091°N -73.9241°W
Division:IRT
Structure:Elevated
Close Date: (2nd Ave.)
(3rd Ave.)[1]
Next North:143rd Street
Next South:133rd Street

The 138th Street station was a station on the demolished IRT Third Avenue Line in the Bronx, New York City. It was originally opened on January 1, 1887, by the Suburban Rapid Transit Company, and had two tracks and one island platform. It was also served by trains of the IRT Second Avenue Line until June 11, 1940. A paid transfer was available to IRT Pelham Line trains at the underground Third Avenue – 138th Street station. This station closed on May 12, 1955, with the ending of all service on the Third Avenue El south of 149th Street.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Third Avenue El Makes Last Trip . May 30, 2020 . The Kingston Daily Freeman . May 13, 1955 . 10. Newspapers.com.
  2. https://www.flickr.com/photos/127872292@N06/21271423084/in/dateposted/ NYCTA Notice of Third Avenue Rail Closure for May 12, 1955