207th Street Yard--Signal Service Building and Tower B
historic place
The 207th Street Yard is a historic place in Manhattan, located in the Inwood neighborhood along the Harlem River. Construction of this extensive facility began around 1928, with the entire yard completed between 1925 and 1930. It was originally built by the Independent Subway, known as the IND, to serve as a crucial storage and maintenance hub for the new Eighth Avenue Subway line. This yard held particular significance as it supported one of New York City's first municipally owned subway systems, marking a shift from private interests. Today, the 207th Street Yard remains an active and vital part of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. It functions as a primary overhaul shop, responsible for storing, maintaining, and performing heavy repairs on subway cars for both the 'A' and 'B' divisions of the system. While specific historical marker text and the exact erection year for the Signal Service Building and Tower B are not available, these structures are integral to the yard's enduring historical role in New York City's essential transit operations.