The Annex - Standard Finish I
Small sculptures. Hand-finished in Toronto, one at a time.
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A miniature replica of the historic Toronto acorn neighbourhood sign for the Annex, one of the city's oldest and most recognizable residential neighbourhoods. 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 historically accurate typography. Mechanically solid, carefully finished, one of a kind.
The Annex
The Annex takes its name from its origins as an annexed suburb: in 1887, the area was amalgamated into the City of Toronto from Yorkville Township, making it one of the city's earliest expansions. The neighbourhood was rapidly developed in the late 19th century with grand Victorian and Edwardian homes built for Toronto's professional and merchant class, many of which still line its tree-canopied streets today.
The Annex became one of Toronto's most intellectually and culturally significant neighbourhoods through the 20th century, home to writers, academics, and artists drawn by its proximity to the University of Toronto. Notable residents have included Pierre Trudeau, Jane Jacobs, and Robertson Davies. Bloor Street West serves as its lively southern spine, lined with independent bookshops, restaurants, and the beloved Bloor Cinema.