Amare
Senior Member
Wow they actually attempted to make the tiling match the existing platform aesthetic?? Maybe the TTC didnt realize their mistake is getting things right here.
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Richard White
Senior Member
They did something similar at Castle Frank and Woodbine.
Northern Light
Superstar
I haven't seen this in person yet........so can't be sure, but the tile looks pretty close to the one used at Donlands, and at Pape.
Neutral colour, large format tile, usually a matte finish.
smallspy
Senior Member
I believe that they were told "no" when they asked about building a more elaborate pavilion. Something about the view of the trees in the circle.
Dan
T3G
Senior Member
I haven't been to that station in forever. Does the "jail" still exist?
nfitz
Superstar
T3G
Senior Member
I had a vague notion that that's exactly what it was, but I don't remember.
Bummer if it is, that was a cool feature.
lead82
Senior Member
I thought this entrance would also be accessible or will that be the north entrance?
Northern Light
Superstar
There is an elevator being added to the north entrance, this entrance will not be accessible.
New elevator render:
Source: https://cdn.ttc.ca/-/media/Project/...1aa35fa&hash=8B3979B327CF3811A985B3A5BF78B6AE
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turbanplanner
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Wish it was in a more useful spot but I guess that's all that was openMuseum Station Second Exit opens tomorrow, May 31st, 2024: (images suggest it is actually open now)
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kotsy
Senior Member
Love the new entrance! Especially because it's a stair entrance that isn't all concrete. The (metal?) fence makes me think of NYC's iconic stair entrances with the green wrought iron fence.
dowlingm
Senior Member
Gonna be great walking up and down slush and salt covered steps and tracking that into the station after marvelling at the view. Good business for slip and fall plaintiff lawyers though.
nfitz
Superstar
There'll still be the same number of entrances of this type at this station. And finally an entrance that isn't like this.
Why is this a concern now, when it's worked fine for 60 years?
dowlingm
Senior Member
Because just because existing crappy things are grandfathered isn’t an excuse to keep building more. Going down into King Station in winter via an open entrance is an activity I really dislike.
DSCToronto
Superstar
Yes, the older I get, the more I hate the open staircases! The TTC did have policy of covering them all over, or moving them into adjacent buildings so it is a bit surprising to see a new one being opened.