183rd Street (IRT Third Avenue Line)
| 183rd Street | |
|---|---|
| Former New York City Subway rapid transit station | |
|
The 183rd Street station, shortly before the demolition of the Third Avenue El. | |
| Station statistics | |
| Borough | Bronx |
| Locale | Belmont |
| Coordinates | 40°51′15″N 73°53′27″W / 40.85417°N 73.89083°WCoordinates: 40°51′15″N 73°53′27″W / 40.85417°N 73.89083°W |
| Line | IRT Third Avenue Line |
| Services | None |
| Platforms | 2 side platforms |
| Tracks | 3 |
| Other information | |
| Opened | July 1, 1901 |
| Closed | April 29, 1973 |
| Station succession | |
| Next north | Fordham Road – 190th Street |
| Next south | 180th Street |
183rd Street was a local station on the demolished IRT Third Avenue Line. It was opened on July 1, 1901, and was one of three stations built when the line was extended to Fordham Plaza. It had three tracks and two side platforms. The next stop to the north was Fordham Road – 190th Street. The next stop to the south was 180th Street. The station closed on April 29, 1973. This station was very famous for Dondi's "Children of the Grave: Part II"
References
Media related to 183rd Street (IRT Third Avenue Line) at Wikimedia Commons
- "183rd Street (3rd Avenue El)". nycsubway.org. Archived from the original on 5 March 2009. Retrieved 2009-01-25.
- "3rd Avenue El". nycsubway.org. Archived from the original on 27 January 2009. Retrieved 2009-01-25.
- "Third Avenue Local". Station Reporter. Retrieved 2009-01-25.
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