156th Street (IRT Third Avenue Line)

156th Street
Former New York City Subway rapid transit station

156th Street station after abandonment, in January 1974.
Station statistics
Borough Bronx
Locale Melrose
Coordinates 40°49′13″N 73°54′46.4″W / 40.82028°N 73.912889°W / 40.82028; -73.912889Coordinates: 40°49′13″N 73°54′46.4″W / 40.82028°N 73.912889°W / 40.82028; -73.912889
Line IRT Third Avenue Line
Services None
Platforms 2 side platforms
Tracks 3
Other information
Opened July 1, 1887 (July 1, 1887)
Closed April 29, 1973 (April 29, 1973)
Station succession
Next north 161st Street
Next south 149th Street

156th Street was a local station on the demolished IRT Third Avenue Line. 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.

References

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