76th Street (IRT Third Avenue Line)
| 76th Street | |
|---|---|
| Former New York City Subway rapid transit station | |
|
1942 image of one of the 76th Street platforms | |
| Station statistics | |
| Borough | Manhattan |
| Coordinates | 40°46′20″N 73°57′31.5″W / 40.77222°N 73.958750°WCoordinates: 40°46′20″N 73°57′31.5″W / 40.77222°N 73.958750°W |
| Services | IRT Third Avenue Line |
| Structure | Elevated |
| Platforms | 2 side platforms |
| Tracks |
3 (1 – upper level) (2 – lower level) |
| Other information | |
| Opened | December 9, 1878 |
| Closed | May 12, 1955 |
| Station succession | |
| Next north | 84th Street |
| Next south | 67th Street |
76th Street was a local station on the demolished IRT Third Avenue Line in New York City. It was originally built on December 9, 1878 and had two levels. The lower level was built first and served local trains. It had two tracks and two side platforms. The upper level was built as part of the Dual Contracts and had one track for express trains. This station closed on May 12, 1955, with the ending of all service on the Third Avenue El south of 149th Street.[1]
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