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Third Avenue Elevated IRT Line

Third Avenue Elevated, Third Avenue El, or Bronx El

Description

The IRT Third Avenue Elevated Line led to the Bronx. It was featured in many movies and has the distinction of being the last elevated line to close in Manhattan in 1955

Opened, Aug 26, 1878

The first segment of the line, with service at most stations, opened from South Ferry to Grand Central Depot.

Closed, May 12, 1955

Service in Manhattan was phased out in the early 1950s and closed completely on May 12, 1955. The remaining service in the Bronx was designated as part of the 8 route until it was discontinued on April 29, 1973.