Fifth Avenue Line (Brooklyn elevated)

The Fifth Avenue Line was an elevated railway line in Brooklyn, New York City, running along Fifth Avenue. Constructed and operated by the Union Elevated Railroad Company, a subsidiary of the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company (BRT), it provided service between Downtown Brooklyn and Bay Ridge.

The line began at Adams Street, connecting to the Brooklyn Bridge and other elevated lines in Downtown Brooklyn. From there, it ran south along Fifth Avenue to 65th Street in Bay Ridge. At 65th Street, it connected with the Bay Ridge Elevated, which continued further south.

Service on the Fifth Avenue Line was initially provided by steam locomotives pulling passenger cars. Electrification occurred in the early 20th century. The line played a significant role in the development and growth of the neighborhoods it served.

Due to declining ridership, aging infrastructure, and competition from subway lines, the Fifth Avenue Line was gradually dismantled in sections, starting in the 1930s. The final portion of the line closed in 1940. Today, no remnants of the Fifth Avenue Line remain in operation.