Washington Avenue (BMT Myrtle Avenue Line)
Washington Avenue | |
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Former New York City Subway rapid transit station | |
Station statistics | |
Borough | Brooklyn |
Services |
BMT Myrtle Avenue Line BMT Lexington Avenue Line |
Structure | Elevated |
Platforms | 1 island platform |
Tracks | 2 |
Other information | |
Opened | February 13, 1888 |
Closed |
1950 October 4, 1969 (Myrtle) | (Lex Ave.)
Station succession | |
Next north |
Grand Avenue (Myrtle) Myrtle Avenue (Lexington) |
Next south | Vanderbilt Avenue |
Washington Avenue was a station on the demolished BMT Myrtle Avenue Line and BMT Lexington Avenue Line. It was opened on February 13, 1888 and had two tracks and one island platform. The next stop to the north was Grand Avenue, and until 1950, the next stop to the north for trains destined for points on the BMT Lexington Avenue Line was Myrtle Avenue. The next stop to the south was Vanderbilt Avenue for both lines. It closed on October 4, 1969, after a fire on the structure.
References
- "Washington Avenue (BMT Myrtle)". nycsubway.org. Retrieved 2009-01-25.
- "Lexington Avenue El". Station Reporter. Retrieved 2009-01-25.
- "Myrtle Avenue El". Station Reporter. Retrieved 2009-01-25.
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