The West Fourth Street stop opened on September 10, 1932, as part of the first line of the Independent Subway System (IND).
Today, it is part of the NYC transit system, and was added to the NRHP on March 30, 2005. Nearby points of interest include Washington Square Park, West Fourth Street Courts, West Village, and New York University.
This is where Louis C.K. exits the subway station in the title sequence of the tv show, Louie.
