Downtown Yonge East in Toronto, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

‘Deeds Speak’ Sculptural Reliefs

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 11, 2025

1. ‘Deeds Speak’ Sculptural Reliefs Marker

Inscription.
The adjacent York County Coat of Arms and the female figure inside the entrance once adorned the York County Registry Office, formerly located on this site. Commissioned by the County in 1941, the sculptural reliefs were created by Jacobine Jones, a leader in the field of architectural sculpture, who later became the Director of Sculpture at the Ontario College of Art. These sculptures remained with the building when the County left this site in the mid-1960s. Before demolition of the old building in 2008, the sculptures were removed. They were reinstalled on the present building in 2010.

Erected 2010 by Heritage Toronto.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Toronto Heritage series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1941.

Location. 43° 39.151′ N, 79° 22.582′ W. Marker is in Toronto, Ontario. It is in Downtown Yonge East. It is on Berti Street north of Richmond Street E, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Toronto ON M5C 1N8, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is in Greater Toronto

and on the Golden Horseshoe.

It is also in Central Canada.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony,

the Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

and Rupert’s Land.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Association of Provincial Land Surveyors of Ontario (within shouting distance of this marker); Metropolitan United Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Albert Jackson (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Toronto's Eighth Post Office (about 120 meters away); St. James Parking Garage (about 150 meters away); Jackie Shane (1940-2019) (about 150 meters away); Town Tavern (about 150 meters away); York Mechanics' Institute (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Toronto.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Confederation Life Building (was about 150 meters away but has been confirmed missing).

‘Deeds Speak’ Sculptural Reliefs Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 11, 2025

2. ‘Deeds Speak’ Sculptural Reliefs Marker - wide view

York County Coat of Arms (adjacent to the marker) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 11, 2025

3. York County Coat of Arms (adjacent to the marker)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 24, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 17, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 83 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 17, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.