166th Street (IRT Third Avenue Line)
| 166th Street | |
|---|---|
| Former New York City Subway rapid transit station | |
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| Station statistics | |
| Borough | The Bronx |
| Locale | Morrisania |
| Line | IRT Third Avenue Line |
| Services | None |
| Platforms | 2 side platforms |
| Tracks | 3 |
| Other information | |
| Opened | December 25, 1887 |
| Closed | April 29, 1973 |
| Station succession | |
| Next north | 169th Street |
| Next south | 161st Street |
166th Street was a local station on the demolished IRT Third Avenue Line. It was originally opened on December 25, 1887 by the Suburban Rapid Transit Company, and had three tracks and two side platforms. The next stop to the north was 169th Street. The next stop to the south was 161st Street. The station closed on April 29, 1973.
The train was notable at this station for arriving in front of the Franklin Avenue Armory and having views of Morris High School.
References
Media related to 166th Street (IRT Third Avenue Line) at Wikimedia Commons
- "166th Street (3rd Avenue El)". nycsubway.org. Archived from the original on 5 March 2009. Retrieved 2009-01-25.
- "3rd Avenue El". nycsubway.org. Archived from the original on 27 January 2009. Retrieved 2009-01-25.
- "Third Avenue Local". Station Reporter. Retrieved 2009-01-25.
Coordinates: 40°49′42″N 73°54′25″W / 40.82833°N 73.90694°W
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