Fulton Street Line (elevated)

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This article is about the former BMT elevated line over Fulton Street's west end. For the former BMT surface line, see
Fulton Street Line (Brooklyn surface). For the current BMT elevated line over Fulton Street's east end, see BMT Jamaica Line. For the current IND line, see IND Fulton Street Line
.

BMT Fulton Street Elevated
standard gauge
Route map

Legend
0.0 mi
0 km
[1]
 Park Row
Brooklyn Bridge (East River)
 Fulton Ferry
(Lexington Av El closed 1904[2])
 Sands Street
Myrtle Avenue & Lexington Avenue Elevated
0.52 mi
0.84 km
 Clark Street | Tillary Street
0.74 mi
1.19 km
 Court Street | Myrtle Avenue
0.91 mi
1.46 km
 Boerum Place
1.18 mi
1.9 km
 Elm Place–Duffield Street
1.37 mi
2.2 km
 Flatbush Avenue
(Fourth Avenue Subway)
Brighton Beach Line
Fifth Avenue Elevated
Lexington Avenue Elevated
1.63 mi
2.62 km
 Lafayette Avenue
1.88 mi
3.03 km
 Cumberland Avenue
2.14 mi
3.44 km
 Vanderbilt Avenue
2.48 mi
3.99 km
 Grand Avenue
2.81 mi
4.52 km
 Franklin Avenue
Franklin Avenue Line
3.15 mi
5.07 km
 Nostrand Avenue
3.44 mi
5.54 km
Brooklyn Avenue | Tompkins Avenue
3.78 mi
6.08 km
Albany Avenue | Sumner Avenue
Troy Avenue
4.15 mi
6.68 km
 Reid Avenue
4.60 mi
7.4 km
 Ralph Avenue
Saratoga Avenue
5.18 mi
8.34 km
 Rockaway Avenue
Broadway Elevated | 14th Street–Eastern Line
 Manhattan Junction – Broadway Junction
Jamaica Line
 Atlantic Avenue
(LIRR Atlantic Branch)
Canarsie Line
 Eastern Parkway
Hinsdale Street
Pennsylvania Avenue
Van Siclen Avenue
Linwood Street
Montauk Avenue
Chestnut Street
Crescent Street
Grant Avenue
Fulton Street Subway
 Hudson Street–80th Street
Boyd Avenue–88th Street
Rockaway Boulevard–96th Street
Rockaway Line (former LIRR)
 Oxford Avenue–104th Street
Greenwood Avenue–111th Street
Lefferts Avenue–119th Street
This diagram:

The Fulton Street Line, also called the Fulton Street Elevated or Kings County Line, was an

elevated rail line mostly in Brooklyn, New York City, United States. It ran above Fulton Street from Fulton Ferry, Brooklyn, in Downtown Brooklyn east to East New York, and then south on Van Sinderen Avenue (southbound) and Snediker Avenue (northbound), east on Pitkin Avenue, north on Euclid Avenue, and east on Liberty Avenue to Ozone Park, Queens
.

The portion in Brooklyn has been torn down, but most of the line in Queens has been connected to the New York City Subway and is now part of the IND Fulton Street Line (served by the A). The section of the IND Fulton Street Line in Brooklyn is an underground line, replacing the elevated line. The structure was the main line of the Kings County Elevated Railway, which first opened in 1888.

History

The Kings County Elevated Railway opened the line, from dual western terminals at Fulton Ferry and Brooklyn Bridge (Sands Street)[1] east to Nostrand Avenue, on April 24, 1888.[3] Construction on this line started in the fall of 1885, when ground was broken at the corner of Fulton Street and Red Hook Lane.[4] It was extended east to Albany Avenue on May 30, 1888; Albany Avenue was an eastbound-only station, and the westbound station just beyond at Sumner Avenue had yet to be completed, so it temporarily served both directions.[5] The line was further extended to Ralph Avenue on September 20, 1888.[6]

The Fulton Elevated Railroad was incorporated on July 6, 1888, to build a disconnected line from

Manhattan Crossing station at the new terminal at Atlantic Avenue.[9]

It was extended further, over Snediker Avenue and Pitkin Avenue, to Van Siclen Avenue on November 18, 1889. Due to a shortage of wood for a storage yard, a temporary shuttle was operated between Pennsylvania Avenue and Van Siclen Avenue until mid-December.

City Line on July 16, 1894, with the opening of a structure above Pitkin Avenue, Euclid Avenue, and Liberty Avenue.[16]

The Kings County Elevated leased the

Brighton Beach.[18][19]

The final extension, from Grant Avenue east to

Lefferts Avenue, was built under the Dual Contracts and opened on September 25, 1915.[20] In 1917, the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce started fighting for the removal of the Fulton Street El.[21] The Dual Contracts also triple-tracked the line as part of the Dual Contracts, starting in 1913.[22] The new third track went into operation on December 27, 1915, stretching between Manhattan Junction and Nostrand Avenue. Some trains ran express in the peak direction.[23]

This also led to the reconstruction, replacement, and elimination of some stations. The Public Service Commission received a petition on December 9, 1916, from a large number of civic and business organizations to restrict the third tracking to a point in the vicinity of Cumberland Avenue.[24]

In 1929, the

Rockaway Avenue on April 9, 1936, including a stub terminal at Court Street.[26][27] Stations west of Rockaway Avenue were being made obsolete as many were being replaced by the subway stations. Trains last ran on the line west of Rockaway Avenue on May 31, 1940, and these stations were closed the following day.[28] The total cost of demolition of the Fulton Street Elevated was $2 million.[29]

On June 1, 1940, a free transfer was provided to the Fulton Street subway at Rockaway Avenue, and a new "

Lexington Avenue Elevated west of East New York was introduced.[30][31] The remainder of the line west of Hudson Street (now 80th Street) was closed on April 26, 1956, and Fulton Street subway trains began using the line east of Hudson Street on April 29. The remaining segment of the Fulton Street Elevated east of 80th Street is now used by the A train.[32][33]

Service patterns

Main article:
BMT 13

The primary service pattern was a simple one-end-to-the-other operation, until May 31, 1940, when the 13 was cut back to Rockaway Avenue, and the

BMT 12
took over operations from downtown Brooklyn to Lefferts Boulevard.

Station listing

Most Fulton Street trains left the line at Sands Street and ended at Park Row rather than Fulton Ferry.

Station service legend
Stops all times Stops all times
Stops all times except late nights Stops all times except late nights
Stops rush hours in the peak direction only Stops rush hours in the peak direction only
Time period details
Disabled access Station is compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act
Disabled access ↑ Station is compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act
in the indicated direction only
Disabled access ↓
Elevator access to mezzanine only
Name Opened Closed Notes
Brooklyn
Fulton Ferry April 24, 1888[1] June 1, 1940[28]
Sands Street April 24, 1888[1] June 1, 1940[28]
Clark Street (eastbound)
Tillary Street (westbound)
 April 24, 1888[1]
Court Street (eastbound)
Myrtle Avenue (westbound)
 April 24, 1888[1] June 1, 1940[28]
Boerum Place April 24, 1888[1] June 1, 1940[28]
Elm Place–Duffield Street
 April 24, 1888[1] June 1, 1940[28]
Flatbush Avenue April 24, 1888[1] June 1, 1940[28]
Lafayette Avenue April 24, 1888[1] June 1, 1940[28]
Cumberland Avenue April 24, 1888[1] June 1, 1940[28] connection to
Greene and Gates Avenues Line
streetcars
Vanderbilt Avenue April 24, 1888[1] June 1, 1940[28] connection to
Vanderbilt Avenue Line
streetcars
Grand Avenue April 24, 1888[1] June 1, 1940[28] connection to
Putnam Avenue Line
streetcars
Franklin Avenue
 April 24, 1888[1] June 1, 1940[28] connection to
Franklin Avenue Line
streetcars
Nostrand Avenue April 24, 1888[1] June 1, 1940[28] connection to
Ocean Avenue Line
streetcars
Brooklyn Avenue (eastbound)
Tompkins Avenue (westbound)
 May 30, 1888[5] June 1, 1940[28] connection to
Tompkins Avenue Line
streetcars
Albany Avenue (eastbound)
Sumner Avenue (westbound)
 May 30, 1888[5] between 1912 and 1924[citation needed] connection to
Sumner Avenue Line
streetcars
Troy Avenue mid-1888[citation needed] June 1, 1940[28]
Reid Avenue mid-1888[citation needed] June 1, 1940[28] Connection to
Reid Avenue Line streetcars. Originally named Utica Avenue, but renamed between 1912 and 1924.[34][35]
Ralph Avenue October 1, 1888[36] June 1, 1940[28] Connection to
Ralph Ave subway station
at the same location.
Saratoga Avenue December 3, 1888[37] June 1, 1940[28]
Rockaway Avenue November 16, 1888[38] April 26, 1956[32] Connection to
Rockaway Ave subway station
at the same location.
Manhattan Junction July 4, 1889[9] remainder of complex still exists as Broadway Junction serving the
Z rush hours, peak direction
 trains
Atlantic Avenue July 4, 1889[9] present still serves the
East New York
station
Eastern Parkway November 18, 1889[12] November 17, 1918[39]
Hinsdale Street November 17, 1918[39] April 26, 1956[32] connection to
Bergen Street Line
streetcars
Pennsylvania Avenue November 18, 1889[12] April 26, 1956[32]
Van Siclen Avenue November 18, 1889[12] April 26, 1956[32] Service made redundant to the IND's Liberty Avenue and Van Siclen Avenue subway stations.
Linwood Street February 22, 1892[14] April 26, 1956[32] Service made redundant to Shepherd Avenue subway station.
Montauk Avenue March 21, 1892[15] April 26, 1956[32]
Chestnut Street July 16, 1894[16] April 26, 1956[32] Service made redundant to Euclid Avenue subway station.
Crescent Street July 16, 1894[16] April 26, 1956[32]
Grant Avenue July 16, 1894[16] April 26, 1956[32] Replaced by the underground
Grant Avenue station, which serves the A all times train.[32]
Queens
Hudson Street–80th Street September 25, 1915[20] present still serves the A all times train
Boyd Avenue–88th Street September 25, 1915[20] present still serves the A all times train
Rockaway Boulevard–96th Street September 25, 1915[20] present still serves the A all times train; IND service to the Rockaways splits from here[32]
Oxford Avenue–104th Street September 25, 1915[20] present still serves the A all times train
Greenwood Avenue–111th Street September 25, 1915[20] present still serves the A all times train
Lefferts Avenue–119th Street September 25, 1915[20] present still serves the A all times train

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o "Trains to Run On The Kings County Elevated Next Tuesday". Brooklyn Daily Eagle. April 21, 1888. p. 6. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
  2. ^ Park Ave El (1885-1891), including Hudson Avenue Extension (The JoeKorner.com)
  3. ^ "Heavy Travel During the Morning Hours on the Kings County Road". Brooklyn Daily Eagle. April 24, 1888. p. 6. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
  4. ^ "Fulton St. 'L' Was Last Word In Progress at '88 Opening". Brooklyn Daily Eagle. May 31, 1940. p. 2. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
  5. ^ a b c "For Decoration Day Travel. The Kings County Road's New Stations Will Open To-morrow". Brooklyn Daily Eagle. May 29, 1888. p. 6. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
  6. ^ "Sunday Morning Section". Brooklyn Daily Eagle. September 9, 1888. p. 8.
  7. ^ "Fulton Elevated Incorporated". Brooklyn Daily Eagle. July 7, 1888. p. 2. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
  8. ^ "Fulton Elevated Railroad". Brooklyn Daily Eagle. July 9, 1888. p. 2. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
  9. ^ a b c "The Fulton Street Elevated. Time of Night Train to be Reduced. New Stations and Rolling Stock". Brooklyn Daily Eagle. June 28, 1889. p. 6. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
  10. ^ "Will Be Opened Monday: The Kings County Elevated Road's Extension". Brooklyn Daily Eagle. November 12, 1889. p. 6. Retrieved July 22, 2015.
  11. ^ "Adding a Mile To The Line of the Kings County Elevated Road". Brooklyn Daily Eagle. November 16, 1889. p. 3. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
  12. ^ a b c d "Hats Tossed Up. The Kings County Road's Opening Provokes Enthusiasm". Brooklyn Daily Eagle. November 18, 1889. p. 6. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
  13. ^ "Kings County Road's Shuttle Train". Brooklyn Daily Eagle. December 10, 1889. p. 6. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
  14. ^ a b "Another L Station Opened. The Kings County Line Extended to Linwood Street". Brooklyn Daily Eagle. February 22, 1892. p. 4. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
  15. ^ a b "Another L Station Opened. The Kings County Road Now Runs to Montauk Avenue". Brooklyn Daily Eagle. March 21, 1892. p. 6. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
  16. ^ a b c d "Extending the Fulton Street Elevated. One Mile More Will Be Opened On Monday Morning". Brooklyn Daily Eagle. July 13, 1894. p. 10. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
  17. ^ "Brighton Beach Road Leased. Kings County Elevated Trains Will Run To Coney Island. Rapid Transit For Flatbush". Brooklyn Daily Eagle. February 5, 1896. p. 14. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
  18. ^ "New Route to Coney Island". Brooklyn Daily Eagle. August 14, 1896. p. 12. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
  19. ^ "First Trains to Brighton Over The Extension of the Kings County Elevated". Brooklyn Daily Eagle. August 14, 1896. p. 7. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
  20. ^
    ISSN 0362-4331
    . Retrieved March 12, 2019.
  21. ^ "Boro Chamber Backed 'L' Removal of Years". Brooklyn Daily Eagle. May 31, 1940. p. 14. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
  22. ^ "Fulton Street Consents to Go to P.S. Board". Brooklyn Daily Eagle. October 29, 1913. p. 20. Retrieved October 2, 2018.
  23. ^ ""L" Expresses Installed. Fulton St. 3d Track in Use. Service Improved". Brooklyn Daily Eagle. December 27, 1915. p. 1. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
  24. ^ "Petition Hit Third Track". Brooklyn Daily Eagle. May 31, 1940. p. 18. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
  25. ^ Duffus, R.L. (September 22, 1929). "Our Great Subway Network Spreads Wider; New Plans of Board of Transportation Involve the Building of More Than One Hundred Miles of Additional Rapid Transit Routes for New York" (PDF). The New York Times. Retrieved August 19, 2015.
  26. ^ "Two Subway Links Start Wednesday". The New York Times. April 6, 1936. p. 23. Retrieved October 7, 2011.
  27. ISSN 0362-4331
    . Retrieved August 15, 2016.
  28. ^
    ISSN 0362-4331
    . Retrieved March 12, 2019.
  29. ^ "Brooklyn Takes Another Great Step Forward". Brooklyn Daily Eagle. May 31, 1940. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
  30. ISSN 0362-4331
    . Retrieved March 12, 2019.
  31. ^ Broadway Junction Transportation Study (Part 1) (NYC.gov) Archived March 4, 2016, at the Wayback Machine
  32. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "First Leg of Rockaways Transit Opened at Cost of $10,154,702" (PDF). The New York Times. April 30, 1956. Retrieved June 29, 2015.
  33. ISBN 978-0-82325-369-2
    .
  34. ^ "www.nycsubway.org". nycsubway.org.
  35. ^ "www.nycsubway.org". nycsubway.org.
  36. ^ "Will Open At Ralph Avenue To-morrow". Brooklyn Daily Eagle. September 30, 1888. p. 3. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
  37. Brooklyn Daily Eagle
    . November 27, 1888. p. 6. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
  38. ^ "Brooklyn". New-York Tribune. November 17, 1888. p. 10. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
  39. ^ a b Legislative Documents. J.B. Lyon Company. January 1, 1920.
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