Freeman Street (IRT White Plains Road Line)
Freeman Street is a local station on the IRT White Plains Road Line of the New York City Subway. Located at the intersection of Freeman Street and Southern Boulevard in the Bronx, it is served by the 2 train at all times, and the 5 train at all other times except during late nights and rush hours in the peak direction.
The station resembles Prospect Avenue, with three tracks and two side platforms. It also has heaters, a wooden mezzanine and floor and an open old booth similar to Simpson Street.
Freeman Street was originally built on November 26, 1904, and was a terminal for some trains coming from the IRT Third Avenue Line prior to 1955. It was renovated in 2004.
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