138th Street station (IRT Third Avenue Line)

138th Street was a station on the demolished IRT Third Avenue Line. It was originally opened on January 1, 1887 by the Suburban Rapid Transit Company, and had two tracks and one island platform. It was also served by trains of the IRT Second Avenue Line until June 11, 1940. A paid transfer was available to IRT Pelham Line trains at the underground Third Avenue – 138th Street station. This station closed on May 12, 1955, with the ending of all service on the Third Avenue El south of 149th Street.[2]

138th Street
Former New York City Subway station
Station statistics
Address	East 138th Street between Alexander and Willis Avenues Bronx, NY 10454
Borough	The Bronx
Locale	Mott Haven
Coordinates	40°48′32.6″N 73°55′26.7″W
Division	A (IRT)
Services	IRT Second Avenue Line IRT Third Avenue Line
Structure	Elevated
Platforms	1 island platform
Tracks	2
Other information
Opened	January 1, 1887 (January 1, 1887)
Closed	June 11, 1940 (June 11, 1940) (2nd Ave.) May 12, 1955 (May 12, 1955) (3rd Ave.)[1]
Station succession
Next north	143rd Street
Next south	133rd Street
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Street map
Station service legend Symbol Description Stops in station at all times Stops all times except late nights Stops late nights only Stops late nights and weekends only Stops weekdays only Stops all times except rush hours in the peak direction Stops all times except weekdays in the peak direction Stops daily except rush hours in the peak direction Stops rush hours only Stops rush hours in the peak direction only Station is closed (Details about time periods)

References

1. "Third Avenue El Makes Last Trip". The Kingston Daily Freeman. May 13, 1955. p. 10. Retrieved May 30, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
2. NYCTA Notice of Third Avenue Rail Closure for May 12, 1955

• "3rd Avenue El". nycsubway.org. Archived from the original on 27 January 2009. Retrieved 2009-01-25.
• "Third Avenue Local". Station Reporter. Archived from the original on 2010-06-09. Retrieved 2009-01-25.