put a #park #greenroof over the #TorontoUnionStation railyard
Thinking all the #JOBS & #TOURISM & #PROPERTY #VALUE by walk-area linking Lower #Toronto to the #Entertainment areas & #Waterfront‼️
Less #dirt & #noise #pollution
&
#Ontario gets #walkability #unification in the biggest city
109 years ago today: Toronto Union Station construction progress - Dec. 30, 1916
📸: City of Toronto Archives
#OnThisDay #OTD #1910s #torontounionstation #unionstation #construction #railways #railroad #torontohistory #toronto #canada #jeremyhopkin
Toronto Union Station construction progress, 108 years ago today - Dec. 11, 1917
📸: City of Toronto Archives
#OnThisDay #OTD #1910s #torontounionstation #unionstation #construction #railways #railroad #torontohistory #toronto #canada #jeremyhopkin
November 5, 1919: Toronto Union Station construction progress photos.
Looks to be near completion, but it wouldn't open until almost eight years later.
📸: City of Toronto Archives
#OnThisDay #OTD #1910s #torontounionstation #construction #railways #torontohistory #toronto #canada #jeremyhopkin
Toronto Union Station construction progress photos from 108 years ago today - Nov. 2, 1917
📸: City of Toronto Archives
#OnThisDay #OTD #1910s #torontounionstation #unionstation #construction #railways #railroad #torontohistory #toronto #canada #jeremyhopkin
Toronto Union Station construction progress, 109 years ago today - Sept. 29, 1916
Image credits: City of Toronto Archives
#OnThisDay #OTD #1910s #torontounionstation #unionstation #construction #railways #railroad #torontohistory #toronto #canada #hopkindesign
106 years ago today: Toronto Union Station construction progress photos - Sept. 9, 1919
Image credit: City of Toronto Archives
#OnThisDay #OTD #1910s #TorontoUnionStation #unionstation #construction #railways #railroad #torontohistory #toronto #canada #jeremyhopkin
Toronto Union Station construction progress photos from 108 years ago today - Aug. 31, 1917
Image credit: City of Toronto Archives
#OnThisDay #OTD #1910s #torontounionstation #unionstation #construction #railways #railroad #torontohistory #toronto #canada #jeremyhopkin
Toronto Union Station construction progress, 108 years ago today - July 31, 1917
Image credits: City of Toronto Archives
#ThrowbackThursday #OnThisDay #OTD #1910s #torontounionstation #unionstation #construction #railways #railroad #torontohistory #toronto #canada #jeremyhopkin
Black-and-white photograph taken on July 4, 1918, showing the construction of Toronto’s new Union Station from a high vantage point, looking southwest. The massive Beaux-Arts style building dominates the frame, with its imposing limestone façade and grand classical design already well-defined. A colonnade of tall, fluted columns is partially covered in scaffolding near the front entrance on the right, suggesting that finishing touches were still underway. The exterior walls are fully constructed, but the windows on several floors remain uncovered or incomplete, and construction debris and scaffolding are visible around the site. In the foreground, a small wooden construction office sits beside the station, slightly elevated with stairs and platforms leading up to it. A wide street runs in front of the station, fenced off for construction and empty except for utility poles and scattered equipment. In the background, other mid-rise industrial and commercial buildings can be seen faintly through a hazy sky, and Lake Ontario is just visible at the far left horizon. The atmosphere is overcast, lending a soft, diffuse light to the image. A black placard in the bottom right corner identifies the building as “Toronto Union Station” and credits the architectural team: Ross & Macdonald, Hugh G. Jones, and John M. Lyle, with construction by P. Lyall & Son. The image is dated precisely: July 4, 1918. This photograph captures a key moment in the creation of one of Toronto’s most iconic civic landmarks, still under construction but nearing its monumental final form.
Toronto Union Station construction progress on this day in 1918 (July 4th)
Image credit: City of Toronto Archives
#OnThisDay #OTD #1910s #TorontoUnionStation #unionstation #Construction #railways #railroad #torontohistory #toronto #canada #jeremyhopkin
On this day in 1873, Toronto’s second Union Station officially opened its doors.
#OnThisDay #OTD #TorontoUnionStation #railways #railroad #podcast #torontomiked #architecture #losttoronto #torontohistory #toronto #canada #canadaday #jeremyhopkin
106 years ago today: Toronto Union Station construction progress, May 6, 1919
📸: City of Toronto Archives
#OnThisDay #OTD #1910s #torontounionstation #unionstation #construction #transit #railways #railroad #history #torontohistory #toronto #canada #jeremyhopkin
Toronto Union Station construction progress photos taken 98 years ago today - April 28, 1927
#OnThisDay #OTD #1920s #torontounionstation #unionstation #construction #railways #railroad #torontohistory #toronto #canada #hopkindesign
Toronto Union Station construction progress photos taken 106 years ago today - April 4, 1919
Image credits: City of Toronto Archives
#OnThisDay #OTD #1910s #torontounionstation #unionstation #construction #railways #railroad #torontohistory #toronto #canada #jeremyhopkin
Toronto Union Station construction progress photos taken 108 years ago today - April 3, 1917
Image credits: City of Toronto Archives
#OnThisDay #OTD #1910s #torontounionstation #unionstation #construction #transit #railways #railroad #history #torontohistory #toronto #canada #hopkindesign
Toronto Union Station construction progress photos taken 107 years ago today - April 2, 1918
Image credits: City of Toronto Archives
#onthisday #OTD #1910s #torontounionstation #unionstation #construction #transit #railways #railroad #history #torontohistory #toronto #canada #hopkindesign
Full outdoor shot of a construction site in Toronto during the winter. The foreground shows Front street, streetcar tracks, a sign that says "Toronto Union Station" and other construction-related information, and portions of a snowy area. The mid-ground displays a large, open area, mostly covered in snow, with various construction elements. There are temporary buildings and structures, utility poles, and a fenced-off perimeter. The background shows buildings, railroad tracks, and industrial structures. The background area exhibits some smoke or steam rising from the industrial areas, further indicating activity and construction in the city. Parts of the city are still under construction which is indicated by the temporary structures. The snow on the ground implies it is wintertime. The overall impression is of a major urban construction project—likely a large-scale infrastructure project—in progress. The image is significantly grayscale, suggesting it is an older photograph, vintage style.
Full outdoor shot of a construction site in Toronto during the winter. The foreground shows Front street, streetcar tracks, a sign that says "Toronto Union Station" and other construction-related information, and portions of a snowy area. The mid-ground displays a large, open area, mostly covered in snow, with various construction elements. There are temporary buildings and structures, utility poles, and a fenced-off perimeter. The background shows buildings, railroad tracks, and industrial structures. The background area exhibits some smoke or steam rising from the industrial areas, further indicating activity and construction in the city. Parts of the city are still under construction which is indicated by the temporary structures. The snow on the ground implies it is wintertime. The overall impression is of a major urban construction project—likely a large-scale infrastructure project—in progress. The image is significantly grayscale, suggesting it is an older photograph, vintage style.
Toronto Union Station construction progress photos taken 109 years ago today - March 3rd, 1916
📸: City of Toronto Archives
#OnThisDay #OTD #1910s #torontounionstation #unionstation #construction #transit #railways #railroad #history #torontohistory #toronto #canada #jeremyhopkin
Toronto Union Station construction progress, 107 years ago today - March 1st, 1918
#OTD #OnThisDay #1910s #torontounionstation #unionstation #transit #railways #railroad #history #torontohistory #toronto #canada #jeremyhopkin
High-angle, full shot of the construction of the Toronto Union Station on February 28, 1917. The sepia toned image shows a large, multi-storey building under construction. Steel framework is prominent, extending across the upper portion of the structure. The exterior walls of the building are visible as a light stone and are in various stages of completion, with many windows already framed. Scaffolding and construction equipment are evident. Several cranes and other lifting devices are seen in operation throughout the construction site. The cityscape is hazy, suggesting a potentially overcast or foggy day. Various utility poles and wires traverse the scene, indicating the presence of electrical and communication infrastructure. A large wooden wall is seen along the street edge. In the lower right corner, a small label is visible, identifying the project as the Toronto Union Station and including details like the architects' names, and the construction company along with the date.
High-angle, full shot of the construction of the Toronto Union Station on February 28, 1917. The sepia toned image shows a large, multi-storey building under construction. Steel framework is prominent, extending across the upper portion of the structure. The exterior walls of the building are visible as a light stone and are in various stages of completion, with many windows already framed. Scaffolding and construction equipment are evident. Several cranes and other lifting devices are seen in operation throughout the construction site. The cityscape is hazy, suggesting a potentially overcast or foggy day. Various utility poles and wires traverse the scene, indicating the presence of electrical and communication infrastructure. A large wooden wall is seen along the street edge. In the lower right corner, a small label is visible, identifying the project as the Toronto Union Station and including details like the architects' names, and the construction company along with the date.
Toronto Union Station construction progress, 108 years ago today - Feb 28, 1917
#OTD #OnThisDay #1910s #torontounionstation #unionstation #transit #railways #railroad #history #torontohistory #toronto #canada #hopkindesign
Toronto Union Station construction progress photos taken 108 years ago today - Jan 31, 1917
Image credits: City of Toronto Archives
#FlashbackFriday #OnThisDay #OTD #1910s #torontounionstation #unionstation #construction #railways #railroad #torontohistory #toronto #canada #hopkindesign
Picture of a large clock in the foreground, gold colour with black hands. In the background is a very large arch window. A person is walking behind the window with only their silhouette visible
Clock
#toronto #torontounionstation #sonyalpha #streetphotography #torontostreetphotography
Toronto Union Station construction progress photos taken 106 years ago today - Jan. 9, 1919
📸: City of Toronto Archives
#OnThisDay #OTD #1910s #torontounionstation #unionstation #construction #railways #railroad #torontohistory #toronto #canada #hopkindesign
A three-quarter view looking down from a rooftop across the street to a large stone-faced building under construction, nearing completion. The air is foggy and there is a light dusting of snow on top of the buildings.
A three-quarter view looking down from a rooftop across the street to a large stone-faced building under construction, nearing completion. The air is foggy and there is a light dusting of snow on top of the buildings.
Toronto Union Station construction progress photos taken 107 years ago today - Jan. 4, 1918
Image credits: City of Toronto Archives
#OnThisDay #OTD #1910s #torontounionstation #unionstation #construction #railways #railroad #torontohistory #toronto #canada #hopkindesign
Toronto Union Station construction progress photos taken 108 years ago today - Dec. 30, 1916
📸: City of Toronto Archives
#OnThisDay #OTD #1910s #torontounionstation #unionstation #construction #railways #railroad #torontohistory #toronto #canada #hopkindesign
Toronto Union Station construction progress photos taken 107 years ago today - Dec. 11, 1917
📸: City of Toronto Archives
#OnThisDay #OTD #1910s #torontounionstation #unionstation #construction #railways #railroad #torontohistory #toronto #canada #hopkindesign
Toronto Union Station exterior and interior construction progress photos taken 106 years ago today - Dec. 9, 1918
Image credit: City of Toronto Archives
#OnThisDay #OTD #1910s #torontounionstation #unionstation #construction #railways #railroad #torontohistory #toronto #canada #hopkindesign
Toronto Union Station construction progress photo taken 106 years ago today - Nov. 30, 1918
Image credit: City of Toronto Archives
#OnThisDay #OTD #1910s #torontounionstation #unionstation #construction #railways #railroad #torontohistory #toronto #canada #hopkindesign
This was my assumption, when I saw them an hour ago at #TorontoUnionStation
I have no wish to ever again attend a pop concert in a large venue, but the young Taylor Swift fans in #TorontoUnionStation tonight, some wearing pink glitter and sequins, are a cheery sight.
Toronto Union Station construction progress photos taken #OnThisDay in 1917 (Oct 1st)
📸: City of Toronto Archives
📽️: Me
#otd #1910s #torontounionstation #unionstation #construction #transit #railways #railroad #history #torontohistory #toronto #canada #hopkindesign
