Tag Archives: Radial

The story of Stop 17

Posted on July 22, 2020 by

Kingston Road is one of Toronto’s oldest and most important thoroughfares. Sections of the road were first laid out by Asa Danforth in 1799, though a straighter, more direct route was established by the early 1800s. By the 1830s, it … Continue reading →

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Suburban Toronto’s transit past and future on north Yonge Street

Posted on October 18, 2019 by

Stop 17 shelter in Thornhill On Yonge Street in Thornhill, a small green hut sits beside the busy roadway at the entrance to Cricklewood Park. On the side of the small building, a wood sign says “Stop 17.” Hundreds of … Continue reading →

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