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Posted by Joe on Thu Jun 4 13:51:46 2015, in response to Former Bx3, now Bx17, on Prospect Ave., posted by Joe on Thu May 28 13:13:40 2015. Thanks to Larry, here are some dates regarding the Fordham Square, Fordham Plaza, location:1841 -- The New York and Harlem Railroad reached Fordham, two tracks on the surface. 1888 to 1890 -- The line was expanded to four tracks and placed in an open cut. 1901 -- The Suburban Railway (Elevated) line reached Fordham Road. 1902 -- The elevated was extended to Bronx Park. About 1916 -- The Fordham El station was converted from two tracks (one island platform) to three tracks (two island platforms). 1920 -- The Contract III Webster Avenue line opened. 1924 -- Perhaps the date of the New York Central ticket office building. --- --- My reference was to an Joe |
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