The $140 million extension of the Yonge St
Date3/27/1974
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- The $140 million extension of the Yonge St
- The $140 million extension of the Yonge St. subway; which will be officially opened tomorrow and begin accepting passengers at 6 a.m. Saturday; ends at the Finch station. A unique feature is the kiss 'n ride carousel which permits cars picking up or dropping off passengers to orbit the outside circle until a space is available. Construction is booming around the subway extension and land value have soared as much as 400 per cent. Building permits in North York totalled $57 million in January and February; compared with $21 million last year.
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NotesOriginal Toronto Star caption: The $140 million extension of the Yonge St. subway; which will be officially opened tomorrow and begin accepting passengers at 6 a.m. Saturday; ends at the Finch station. A unique feature is the kiss 'n ride carousel which permits cars picking up or dropping off passengers to orbit the outside circle until a space is available. Construction is booming around the subway extension and land value have soared as much as 400 per cent. Building permits in North York totalled $57 million in January and February; compared with $21 million last year.
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James, Norman
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Olsen, Bob, 1931-2022
5/29/1974
Olsen, Bob, 1931-2022
5/29/1974