Bedford Rd. #1 - Weathered Finish
Small sculptures. Hand-finished in Toronto, one at a time.
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A miniature replica of the historic Toronto acorn street sign at 1 Bedford Road, at the corner of Bloor and Bedford on the edge of the Annex. The original Rosco-manufactured signs of this type were a fixture of Toronto streets through much of the 20th century. Hand-finished with a worn white background and black frame; the weathering gives the surface a quality somewhere between aged enamel and bare metal. Mechanically solid, carefully finished, one of a kind.
Bedford Road
Bedford Road is believed to be named after Bedford, England, following the 19th-century tradition of using British place names for Toronto streets. Originally, it was a modest residential street running through farmland and early suburban lots north of Bloor Street.
As the surrounding area developed, Bedford Road became part of a quiet, tree-lined residential neighbourhood, featuring a mix of detached homes and low-rise apartments. Its history reflects the city’s expansion into midtown Toronto and the growth of family-oriented communities.