Foxhurst in the Bronx in Bronx County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Railroads Over the Bronx River
Built in 1907, this bascule bridge is a type of drawbridge. It used a weight on one end to raise the structure when ships needed to pass through on the river. The bridge originally had three independent spans, one for each of railroad track. They were rarely lifted as ship traffic on the Bronx River declined. The bridge was eventually altered, with one of the lift spans completely removed and the remaining fixed in place.
Westchester Avenue Station
South of Starlight Park at the entrance to Concrete Plant Park is the Westchester Avenue station. The station was designed by the architect Cass Gilbert, who also designed the Woolworth Building and the US Supreme Court. It was built in 1908 and served by passenger trains until 1937. Look for its distinctive terra cotta tiles.
Erected by NYC Parks; Bronx River Alliance.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Bridges & Viaducts • Railroads & Streetcars • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the NYC Parks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1907.
Location. 40° 49.753′ N, 73° 53.041′ W.
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Regionally, this marker is in New York City. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Edible Food Forest (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bronx River: Then and Now (approx. 0.3 miles away); Bryant Triangle (approx. 0.3 miles away); Longfellow Playground (approx. 0.3 miles away); Roca de Salvacion Christian Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); Captain William Harry Thompson Park (approx. half a mile away); Lyons Square Playground (approx. half a mile away); Printers Park (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bronx.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 15, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 10, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 132 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 10, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
