Occasional Toronto: Sweetheart

Wednesday, October 9, 2019

Sweetheart

This the typical sign that our province puts up to mark historical sights. I spotted this one on University Ave near where Mary Pickford was born in 1893. She became a famous actress known as "America's Sweetheart" despite being a Canadian. The houses are long gone from this area which is now a site for several major hospitals.
Taking part in Signs 2. Click HERE to see more signs from around the world.

14 comments:

Taken For Granted said...: I have seen some of her silent movies. She was a cutie.; October 9, 2019 at 9:28 AM
s.c said...: Nice sign.; October 9, 2019 at 10:14 AM
William Kendall said...: Well worth honouring her.; October 9, 2019 at 10:47 AM
Sharon said...: I didn't know that Mary Pickford was born in Toronto! It's wonderful that this sign recognizes her, she certainly made a lasting impression here in the states.; October 9, 2019 at 11:20 AM
PerthDailyPhoto said...: Yes I've learnt something new today too, merci beaucoup Pat ✨; October 9, 2019 at 12:09 PM
Iris Flavia said...: I do think it was "her" playing a role in a The Simpsons-episode :-); October 9, 2019 at 1:10 PM
Bill said...: Nice historical sign. I didn't know that she was a Canadian.; October 9, 2019 at 2:29 PM
Cloudia said...: Thanks! Did not know that!; October 9, 2019 at 3:16 PM
Jim said...: Good one.; October 9, 2019 at 3:52 PM
Jenn said...: I love historical markers!!; October 9, 2019 at 5:40 PM
Revrunner said...: These markers are a treasure.; October 9, 2019 at 7:00 PM
Kay said...: Isn't that so typical? We take your talent and claim it as our own! ;-}; October 9, 2019 at 9:04 PM
Jenn Jilks said...: I love these signs. I wish I could stop at every one.; October 10, 2019 at 8:52 AM
Linda said...: That's neat. It's fun when a marker is about a popular culture icon instead of a battle.; October 10, 2019 at 3:21 PM