The station was ceremonially opened by Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia on April 9, 1936, with the station serving both Fulton Street Line local and express trains. The station cost about $3 million to build, including $131,000 for the tilework. This station began serving Crosstown Line trains on July 1, 1937, when the Crosstown Line was extended from Nassau Avenue.
The ceremonial opening of the station by Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia on April 9, 1936, marked its beginning, providing service to both local and express trains on the Fulton Street Line. The construction cost was approximately $3 million, with a notable portion dedicated to tile decoration. The station started operating Crosstown Line trains on July 1, 1937, when the line was extended from Nassau Avenue.