156th Street station explained

Type:former
156th Street
Line:IRT Third Avenue Line
Service Custom:None
Platforms:2 side platforms
Tracks:3
Address:East 156th Street and 3rd Avenue
Bronx, NY 10455
Borough:The Bronx
Locale:Melrose
Division:IRT
Close Date:[1]
North Custom Station:161st Street
South Custom Station:149th Street

The 156th Street station was a local station on the demolished IRT Third Avenue Line in the Bronx, New York City. It was originally opened on July 1, 1887, by the Suburban Rapid Transit Company, and had three tracks and two side platforms. The next stop to the north was 161st Street. The next stop to the south was 149th Street. The station closed on April 29, 1973.

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Notes and References

  1. News: Third Avenue El Makes Final Run . June 2, 2020 . The Arizona Daily Star . April 30, 1973 . . 18. Newspapers.com.