Line IRT Third Avenue Line Next north 166th Street Opened 7 August 1887 Locale Morrisania Tracks 3 | Services None Next south 156th Street Borough The Bronx Platforms in use 2 | |
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Closed April 29, 1973; 43 years ago (April 29, 1973) | ||
161st Street was a local station on the demolished IRT Third Avenue Line. It was originally opened on August 7, 1887 by the Suburban Rapid Transit Company, and had three tracks and two side platforms. The next stop to the north was 166th Street. It was the northernmost station on the Third Avenue elevated until Christmas Day that year. The next stop to the south was 156th Street. The station closed on April 29, 1973.
The train was notable at this station for arriving in front of the Bronx Borough Courthouse.
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