138th Street station (IRT Third Avenue Line)

The 138th Street station was a station on the demolished IRT Third Avenue Line in the Bronx, New York City. 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]

LocationEast 138th Street between Alexander and Willis Avenues
Mott Haven, The Bronx, New York

Coordinates40°48′32.6″N 73°55′26.7″W

SystemFormer Manhattan Railway elevated station

Operated byInterborough Rapid Transit Company
City of New York (1940-1953)
New York City Transit Authority

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138th St.
General information
Location	East 138th Street between Alexander and Willis Avenues Mott Haven, The Bronx, New York
Coordinates	40°48′32.6″N 73°55′26.7″W
System	Former Manhattan Railway elevated station
Operated by	Interborough Rapid Transit Company City of New York (1940-1953) New York City Transit Authority
Line	Third Avenue Line
Platforms	1 island platform
Tracks	2
Construction
Structure type	Elevated
History
Opened	January 1, 1887; 139 years ago (January 1, 1887)
Closed	June 11, 1940; 85 years ago (June 11, 1940) (2nd Ave.) May 12, 1955; 70 years ago (May 12, 1955) (3rd Ave.)[1]
Former services
Preceding station Interborough Rapid Transit Following station 143rd Street toward Bronx Park Second Avenue Express 133rd Street toward City Hall Third Avenue Local-Express
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