A giant rocking chair has been a landmark at the northwest corner of Queen Street East and Torbram Road for more than 60 years.

The original was made of maple, and was installed at the front of Brampton Community Furniture store as a whimsical welcome to customers. The family-run business opened in that location in 1955.

But the wooden rocker fell victim to the elements and collapsed 15 years later. That’s when the current-day wrought iron chair took its place, specially made for the furniture store.

When the store closed in 1982, after 27 years in business, and the present-day plaza was built in its stead, the city arranged with store owner Al Scott to keep the rocking chair on site.