50th Street (IRT Ninth Avenue Line)
| 50th Street | |
|---|---|
| Former New York City Subway rapid transit station | |
| Station statistics | |
| Borough | Manhattan |
| Coordinates | 40°45′48.55″N 73°59′20.28″W / 40.7634861°N 73.9889667°WCoordinates: 40°45′48.55″N 73°59′20.28″W / 40.7634861°N 73.9889667°W |
| Services | IRT Ninth Avenue Line |
| Structure | Elevated |
| Platforms | 2 side platforms |
| Tracks |
3 (1 upper level) (2 lower level) |
| Other information | |
| Opened | January 18, 1876 |
| Closed | June 11, 1940 |
| Station succession | |
| Next north | 59th Street |
| Next south | 42nd Street |
50th Street was a station on the demolished IRT Ninth Avenue Line. It was built on January 18, 1876 and eventually had two levels. The lower level was built first and had two tracks and two side platforms that served local trains. The upper level was built as part of the Dual Contracts and had one track that served express trains. It closed on June 11, 1940. The next southbound stop was 42nd Street. The next northbound stop was 59th Street.
References
- "Ninth Avenue Local". Station Reporter. Retrieved 2009-01-25.
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