Construction at Spadina and Queen nearing an end

The last two days they have been pouring the cement between the rails and grinding the tracks to create a seamless surface for the streetcars.

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Motorists will be pleased to see that the intersection is beginning to appear more normal.

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                           This is how it appeared last week.

To view the post about the hidden underground washroom from the 1920s at the intersection: https://tayloronhistory.com/2012/07/15/construction-at-queen-and-spadina-in-july-of-2012-uncovers-an-old-washroom-from-the-1920s/

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