Franklin Avenue (BMT Lexington Avenue Line)

Franklin Avenue
New York City Subway rapid transit station
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

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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