106th Street (IRT Third Avenue Line)
| 106th Street | |
|---|---|
| Former New York City Subway rapid transit station | |
| Station statistics | |
| Borough | Manhattan |
| Coordinates | 40°47′30″N 73°56′40″W / 40.79167°N 73.94444°W |
| Services | IRT Third Avenue Line |
| Structure | Elevated |
| Platforms | 4 side platforms (2 on each level) |
| Tracks |
3 (1 – upper level) (2 – lower level) |
| Other information | |
| Opened | December 30, 1878 |
| Closed | May 12, 1955 |
| Station succession | |
| Next north |
116th Street (Local) 125th Street (Express) |
| Next south |
99th Street (Local) 42nd Street (Express) |
106th Street was an express station on the IRT Third Avenue Line in New York City. The station was opened on December 30, 1878, and had two levels. The lower level had two tracks and two side platforms and served local trains. The upper level had one track and two side platforms over the local tracks on the lower level and served express trains. It was built as part of the Dual Contracts. This station closed on May 12, 1955, with the ending of all service on the Third Avenue El south of 149th Street.[1]
References
- "106th 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.
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