Ardmore Rd. #24 Magnet - Weathered Finish
Small sculptures. Hand-finished in Toronto, one at a time.
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A miniature magnet replica of the historic Toronto acorn street sign at 24 Ardmore Road, in the heart of Forest Hill. The original Rosco-manufactured signs of this type were a fixture of Toronto streets through much of the 20th century. Hand-finished in dark green with white raised lettering and a weathered, grungy surface. Mechanically solid, carefully finished, one of a kind.
Ardmore Road
Ardmore Road is located in the prestigious Forest Hill neighborhood, which was incorporated as a village in 1923. The street name likely originates from the Irish place name Ardmore, meaning 'great height,' reflecting the area's elevated topography and the developers' tendency to use British and Irish names to evoke a sense of heritage and prestige.
Developed primarily in the 1920s and 30s, Ardmore Road is characterized by its grand, architect-designed homes and mature tree canopy, both of which were mandated by early village building codes. Today, it remains a symbol of Toronto's affluent residential history and the enduring appeal of the Forest Hill 'village' atmosphere.