Franklin Avenue (BMT Lexington Avenue Line)
| Franklin Avenue | |
|---|---|
| Former New York City Subway rapid transit station | |
| Station statistics | |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Services | BMT Lexington Avenue Line |
| Transit connections |
Franklin, and Green & Gates Avenue Streetcars |
| Structure | Elevated |
| Platforms | 2 side platforms |
| Tracks | 2 |
| Other information | |
| Opened | May 13, 1885 |
| Closed | October 13, 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. The station was originally built on May 13, 1885, and was named Electric Avenue because electricity was discovered here. It was located at the intersection of Lexington Avenue and Franklin Avenue in Brooklyn. The station had connections to two trolley lines; One was the Franklin Avenue Line and other was the Greene and Gates Avenues Line. It closed on October 13, 1950. The next southbound stop was Greene Avenue. The next northbound stop was Nostrand Avenue.
References
- "Lexington Avenue El". Station Reporter. Retrieved 2009-01-25.
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