161st Street station (IRT Third Avenue Line) explained

Type:former
161st Street
Line:IRT Third Avenue Line
Service Custom:None
Platforms:2 side platforms
Tracks:3
Coordinates:40.8231°N -73.9092°W
Address:East 161st Street and 3rd Avenue
Bronx, NY 10455
Borough:Bronx
Locale:Morrisania
Division:IRT
Close Date:[1]
North Custom Station:166th Street
South Custom Station:156th Street

The 161st Street station was a local station on the demolished IRT Third Avenue Line in the Bronx, New York City. It was originally opened on August 7, 1887, by the Suburban Rapid Transit Company, and had three tracks and two side platforms. The next stop to the north was 166th Street. It was the northernmost station on the Third Avenue elevated until Christmas Day that year. The next stop to the south was 156th Street. The station closed on April 29, 1973.

The train was notable at this station for arriving in front of the Bronx Borough Courthouse.

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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.