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]