DeKalb Avenue station (BMT Lexington Avenue Line) explained

Type:former
DeKalb Avenue
Service Custom:BMT Lexington Avenue Line
Connection:DeKalb Avenue Line
Platforms:2 side platforms
Tracks:2
Address:Grand Avenue and DeKalb Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11205
Borough:Brooklyn
Locale:Clinton Hill
Coordinates:40.69°N -73.9633°W
Division:BMT
Structure:Elevated
Open Date:[1]
Close Date:[2]
Next East:Greene Avenue
Next Topwest:Myrtle Avenue

The DeKalb Avenue station was a station on the demolished BMT Lexington Avenue Line in Brooklyn, New York City. It was opened on May 13, 1885, and had 2 tracks and 2 side platforms. It was located at the intersection of Grand Avenue and DeKalb Avenue, and had connections to the streetcar line with the same name. It closed on October 13, 1950. The next southbound stop was Myrtle Avenue. The next northbound stop was Greene Avenue.

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Notes and References

  1. News: Rapid Transit at Last . November 7, 2022 . . May 13, 1885 . 4. Newspapers.com.
  2. News: Brooklyn 'El' Link Dies With Aplomb . November 7, 2022 . . October 14, 1950 . 16.