Vanderbilt Avenue station (BMT Myrtle Avenue Line)

Vanderbilt Avenue was a station on the now-demolished BMT Myrtle Avenue Line and BMT Lexington Avenue Line in Brooklyn, New York City. It had two tracks and one island platform. It closed on October 4, 1969, along with the rest of the elevated structure, after a fire. The next stop to the north was Washington Avenue, and to the south was Navy Street.

 Vanderbilt Avenue
 
Former New York City Subway station
Station statistics
AddressMyrtle Avenue and Vanderbilt Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11205
BoroughBrooklyn
LocaleClinton Hill
Coordinates40.693138°N 73.969847°W / 40.693138; -73.969847
DivisionB (BMT)
ServicesBMT Myrtle Avenue Line
BMT Lexington Avenue Line
StructureElevated
Platforms1 island platform
Tracks2
Other information
OpenedApril 10, 1888 (April 10, 1888)
Closed1950 (1950) (Lexington Avenue)
October 4, 1969 (October 4, 1969) (Myrtle Avenue)
Station succession
Next westNavy Street
Next eastWashington Avenue

References

  • "Vanderbilt Avenue (BMT Myrtle)". nycsubway.org. Retrieved 2009-01-25.


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