Substation 219, Art Deco electrical substation in Harlem, Manhattan, US.
The single-story, double-height masonry building features limestone coping, brick chevron patterns, and geometric aluminum entrance doors at 309 West 133rd Street.
The Independent Subway System constructed Substation 219 in 1932 to supply electrical power for the operation of the IND Eighth Avenue Line.
The limestone frieze displays diamond-shaped pieces and architectural elements that exemplify the industrial design principles of 1930s New York City.
The National Register of Historic Places listing in 2006 enables the building to receive federal assistance through grants and tax incentives for preservation.
The reference number 06000023 identifies this structure among thousands of protected locations in the National Register database system.
Location: Manhattan
Architectural style: Art Deco architecture
GPS coordinates: 40.81556,-73.94806
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:29
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