Franklin Avenue (BMT Lexington Avenue Line)
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Station statistics |
Borough |
Brooklyn |
Services |
BMT Lexington Avenue Line |
Structure |
Elevated |
Platforms |
2 side platforms |
Tracks |
2 |
Other information |
Opened |
1885 |
Closed |
1950 |
Station succession |
Next north |
Nostrand Avenue |
Next south |
Greene Avenue |
Station service legend |
Symbol |
Description |
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Stops in station at all times |
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Stops all times except late nights |
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Stops late nights only |
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Stops late nights and weekends only |
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Stops weekdays only |
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Stops all times except rush hours in the peak direction |
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Stops all times except weekdays |
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Stops rush hours only |
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Stops rush hours in the peak direction only |
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Station is closed |
(Details about time periods) |
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Franklin Avenue was a station on the demolished BMT Lexington Avenue Line. It had 2 tracks and 2 side platforms. Originally, it was named Electric Avenue because electricity was discovered here. It was located at the intersection of Lexington Avenue and Franklin Avenue in Brooklyn. It closed on October 13, 1950. The next southbound stop was Greene Avenue. The next northbound stop was Nostrand Avenue.
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