Bens view above is close to when the station was completed in 1913. Its amazing how busy this area was then. The Third Ave El 42nd street spur is in the view as well.
Here is the same scene just a bit later. The building that was on the right in the photo has been torn down. The Vehicle viaduct that goes around the terminal is still not in place.
One more, this time, the vehicle viaduct is in place over the tunnel entrance. You can see the temporary subway entrances at this location for what is today the 42nd street shuttle , but then part of the original IRT line opened in 1904.
Another viewof the construction. These are early in time as the 42nd street spur was removed in 1924.
The 42nd street spur had two island platforms and there were three stub tracks. It was opened with the original 3rd avenue line in 1978 . It must have been a busy place even then.
