About this property
The Simpson Street station is a local station on the IRT White Plains Road Line of the New York City Subway. Located at the intersection of Simpson Street and Westchester Avenue in the Longwood neighborhood of the Bronx, it is served by the 2 train at all times, and the 5 train at all times except late nights and rush hours in the peak direction.
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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 04001027. It was listed on September 16, 2004.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Simpson Street Subway Station and Substation #18 (IRT) listed on the National Register?
Simpson Street Subway Station and Substation #18 (IRT) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 16, 2004.
What type of historic resource is Simpson Street Subway Station and Substation #18 (IRT)?
Simpson Street Subway Station and Substation #18 (IRT) is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Simpson Street Subway Station and Substation #18 (IRT)?
The period of significance for Simpson Street Subway Station and Substation #18 (IRT) is recorded as the industrial era.
Can I research the history near Simpson Street Subway Station and Substation #18 (IRT)?
Yes. Aubrey Research reports search National Register listings, battlefield records, land patents, and other primary historical sources within any radius of a US address. A report for an address near Simpson Street Subway Station and Substation #18 (IRT) will include this listing and all other historical records in the area.
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