Ava Rd #39 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 39 Ava Road, near the eastern end of the street at Rosemary Road in 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 raised white lettering, the surface is heavily weathered - grungy and worn, like it has survived decades of Toronto winters. Mechanically solid, carefully finished, one of a kind.
Ava Road
Ava Road is named after the Marquess of Dufferin and Ava, specifically referencing the 'Ava' portion of the title held by Frederick Hamilton-Temple-Blackwood, Canada’s third Governor General. The title was granted to him in recognition of his diplomatic successes, including his role in the annexation of Upper Burma, where Ava was once the royal capital. The street runs through the Cedarvale and Forest Hill neighborhoods, areas that saw significant residential development in the early 20th century.
Bordering the scenic Cedarvale Park, Ava Road is part of a cluster of streets named after prominent British and Canadian figures. It reflects the city’s historical ties to the British Empire and the tradition of honoring vice-regal representatives in its urban geography.