166th Street (IRT Third Avenue Line)

166th Street
Former New York City Subway rapid transit station
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Station statistics
Borough	The Bronx
Locale	Morrisania
Line	IRT Third Avenue Line
Services	None
Platforms	2 side platforms
Tracks	3
Other information
Opened	December 25, 1887 (December 25, 1887)
Closed	April 29, 1973 (April 29, 1973)
Station succession
Next north	169th Street
Next south	161st Street

166th Street was a local station on the demolished IRT Third Avenue Line. It was originally opened on December 25, 1887 by the Suburban Rapid Transit Company, and had three tracks and two side platforms. The next stop to the north was 169th Street. The next stop to the south was 161st Street. The station closed on April 29, 1973.

The train was notable at this station for arriving in front of the Franklin Avenue Armory and having views of Morris High School.

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