Queen St. W. #267 - Standard 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 267 Queen Street West, in the heart of the Queen West neighbourhood. The original Rosco-manufactured signs of this type were a fixture of Toronto streets through much of the 20th century. Hand-finished with a clean white background, black frame, and embossed address. Mechanically solid, carefully finished, one of a kind.
Queen Street
Queen Street is named in honour of Queen Charlotte, wife of King George III, following the late 18th-century tradition of royal commemorative street names. Originally, it served as a central east-west route through the early town, connecting residential areas with markets and the waterfront.
Over time, Queen Street became a vibrant commercial and cultural corridor, known for theatres, shops, and artistic communities. Its evolution mirrors the city’s growth, from a colonial settlement to a dynamic urban centre with diverse neighbourhoods and lively street life.