Dovercourt Subway/Then

Looking north up Dovercourt from Dupont in 1911 at the level crossing.

The same view 4 years later as the subway nears completion. It certainly seems that Toronto was able to accomplish a lot of public works projects within a short period of time with simple tools and manpower back then. I wonder why we can't do the same thing today. The roadwork on Roncesvalles has taken forever and still not finished. In addition the pavement is a mess of potholes and patches, clearly a hazard for pedestrians and cyclists.

Lansdowne Subway/Then and Now

As with the Queen Street Subway (underpass) the Lansdowne Subway was another major construction project for the city to improve traffic flow.

An early view of the completed subway circa 1915.Since then the approach has been re-aligned and the retaining walls replaced.

Inside the recently completed subway January 1915.
Wet walls were a concern.

Almost 100 years later and the walls are still wet.

Lansdowne and Rideau/Then and Now

Looking north across Rideau Street towards the Lansdowne subway 1915

Looking north across Rideau Street towards the Lansdowne subway circa 1930.

A similar view in September 1950.60 years later in 1010.