4th Avenue Station (IND)
historic place
The 4th Avenue Station of the Independent Subway System, or IND, is located in Brooklyn's Park Slope neighborhood, at the intersection of Ninth Street and Fourth Avenue. This elevated portion of the IND Culver Line opened on October 7, 1933. It was constructed as a viaduct to carry the subway over the Gowanus Canal, making it one of only two elevated stations in the original IND system. The station's design incorporates both classical and Art Deco architectural styles. Before the IND station, the underground BMT Fourth Avenue Line station at this location began service on June 22, 1915. The two stations were later consolidated into a single complex on May 28, 1959, creating a crucial transfer point for Brooklyn commuters. In 2012, an east side entrance, closed for decades, reopened as part of a rehabilitation project. The 4th Avenue/9th Street station complex is recognized for its historical significance and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.