IND Subway Queens Branch: 169th Street Station – Jamaica NY

Description

The Queens Branch of New York City’s Independent Subway was extended during the 1930s with the aid of federal Public Works Administration (PWA) funds. The first extension was completed in 1936.  On April 21, 1937, four new subway stations opened in Jamaica, including the 169th Street station that presently serves F train.

Completion of this subway branch, The New York Times reported, “will add four new stations to the line and mark the beginning of express service on a rush-hour basis. …

The new link of the Queens line from Kew Gardens to 169th Street cost about $14,400,000 this figure including the cost of structure, tracks, equipment, real estate, supervision and interest. The section is one of the parts of the city subway system constructed with the aid of a PWA loan and grant.”