Architecture
This open-air station has separate canopies over the two platforms. Two pedestrian bridges allow access to the northbound platform on the east side; one from the main entance off Crescent Road and the other from the bus platforms on the west side of the station
The station, designed by John B. Parkin in 1947 and opened in 1954, was designated as a heritage property, under PART IV of the Ontario Heritage Act by City of Toronto By-law 440-90, passed 13 August 1990. Note that the address given for the designation of 7 Crescent Road, differs from the TTC address, but more accurately describes the location.
Despite the station's historic designation the original large green-blue Vitrolite panels and black trim on the platform walls were replaced by small square dark green tiles in a unique criss-cross pattern with yellow lettering and no trim.
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