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Station Fixation: Eglinton

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When I first moved to Toronto, to work full-time after university, I lived in a 2-bedroom apartment on Dunfield Avenue, just east of Yonge and Eglinton. Back then, the moniker for the area was ‘Young and Eligible’. Eglinton station was my reliable gateway to the rest of the city. Plus, I worked right up at Lawrence. So I could hop over to Eglinton, grab one of those ridiculous Cinnabons whose aroma wafts everywhere in the station, ride one stop north, and be at work in no time flat! Of this important sta...

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Station Fixation: Lawrence

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I have an inordinate fondness for Lawrence station. My first job out of university was with an intense software startup at 3080 Yonge, the office building on the north-west corner of Yonge and Lawrence, above the station. Over my years there, I grew to love the surrounding neighbourhood; the adjacent Locke library remains my ‘home’ library branch to this day, even though I reside downtown. I love the colours at Lawrence station: strong reds and blues. Out to York Mills. Lawrence Avenue (and by extension,...

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Station Fixation: Alphabetical Station Selector

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Click on a name to tour the corresponding station (if there’s no picture, I haven’t written up the station yet). Be sure to check out the station galleries, where—in addition to my own photographs—I’ve assembled historical images and articles from the past, relating to each station. A Visit To Every TTC Subway Stop. Join me for a lighthearted visual exploration of the Toronto subway network, featuring over 5,000 contemporary photographs and 1,500 captioned historical images! 8226; Queen • Dundas.

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Station Fixation: Keele

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How can you discuss this station, without mentioning the Keele (Midas) Wall? A rare visual treat for subway travellers, the landmark wall is renowned for the colourful, large-scale, highly-skilled graffiti works visible to passengers looking south from the train on the eastern approach/departure. The Keele Wall, with its changing graffiti under the sodium lights. Wall detail: a chrome fantasy, above a cubist explosion. Eastbound train hurtling towards the core, from Keele’s elevated platform,. Meant that...

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Station Fixation: Want to help?

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A project like this is an unwieldy beast, taking an enormous amount of personal time and effort to put together. I’d appreciate any help you can provide. Two forms of assistance would be most useful:. I’m looking for quality historical photos to add to the galleries. The archival record at some stations is spotty. If you have old photos or news clippings of TTC subway stations that you’re willing to share, that would be amazing. Would you buy me a coffee / spare me a token. Please get in touch.

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Station Fixation: St. Patrick

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Does it surprise anyone that this station uses green as its primary colour? Unlike the majority of TTC stations which take their name from a cross-street, St. Patrick was titled for the one of the city’s original five wards, and the propinquent St. Patrick’s Church. 8216;Dundas Street’ consequently appears as a subheading. The curving walls of St. Patrick station. Reflect its tunnel construction via boring machine. The same misguided folks who spearheaded the renovation of Museum. During my visit, a poli...

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Station Fixation: Dundas West

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My ex-girlfriend—who lives in Roncesvalles—was flipping through the photographs for this project. I guess we’re still friends, after a fashion. But sometimes it can be rocky. Dundas West station. Or a McDonald’s restaurant? 8220;These photos are like a microcosm for why we broke up,” she told me. “Look at them, look at what they show. You’re such a misanthrope. Where are all the people? 8220;That’s a bit harsh,” I replied. 8221; she asked. Red tiling and green accent stripe. It was originally named Vince...

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Station Fixation: Islington

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In 1968, the westerly and easterly extensions of the Bloor-Danforth subway line into Etobicoke and Scarborough marked a triumphant moment in the history of ‘Metro’ Toronto: rapid transit finally connected these suburban municipalities, and their residents, to the central downtown. Islington station supplanted Keele. As the new western terminus, a full six stops away. The balefully glowing bus sheds of Islington. One typical commercial advertisement). And (in a previous iteration) at Eglinton. Premier Joh...

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Station Fixation: Sheppard-Yonge

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When talking about the Sheppard subway line, it’s all too easy to get derailed into arguments and fantasies about what should have been built, or whether the line even has merit. I prefer to focus on what did. Get built, because that’s what ultimately we have to live with. Sheppard-Yonge: a Frankensteinian conflation of styles. The consequent multiplicity of entrances, concourses, and platform transition points often confuses travellers—too many cooks have spoiled this broth. The dingy Yonge level. L...