About this property
The 145th Street station is a station on the IRT Lenox Avenue Line of the New York City Subway. Located at the intersection of 145th Street and Lenox Avenue in Harlem, Manhattan, it is served by the 3 train at all times. Built for the Interborough Rapid Transit Company (IRT), the 145th Street station contains two side platforms that can only fit six and a half train cars, unlike almost all other IRT stations, which are able to fit full-length ten-car trains. The station opened in 1904 as one of the northern termini of the original subway line operated by the IRT. With the construction of the Harlem–148th Street station to the north in the 1960s, the 145th Street station was planned to be closed, but due to community opposition and passengers' protests, the station remained open. Since the 145th Street station is the second-to-last stop on the line, entry is provided only to the southbound platform, although northbound customers are allowed to exit from this station.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 05000231. It was listed on March 29, 2005.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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When was 145th Street Subway Station (IRT) listed on the National Register?
145th Street Subway Station (IRT) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 29, 2005.
What type of historic resource is 145th Street Subway Station (IRT)?
145th Street Subway Station (IRT) is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for 145th Street Subway Station (IRT)?
The period of significance for 145th Street Subway Station (IRT) is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1904.
Can I research the history near 145th Street Subway Station (IRT)?
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