A gigantic map of all the cool plaques in the world. A project of 99% Invisible.

Telemark Raid Planning

THE ANGLO-NORSE SOCIETY  In this building S.O.E.'s NORWEGIAN section planned the TELEMARK raid to disrupt development of Nazi atomic weapons 1942-1944 Submitted by @theonlymfkirke

  • wwii
  • nazi
  • atomic weapons
  • telemark

Peacock Door

Submitted by @gkatz

  • chicago
  • illinois
  • door
  • peacock

City Fields Foundation

Dedicated to the youth of San Francisco, So you always have a place to play. City Fields Foundation Fisher Family San Francisco Recreation and Parks 2015 Submitted by Darren Platt.

  • san francisco
  • california
  • bay area
  • parks
  • youth

We Are Here

  • ashland
  • oregon
  • 2013
  • prayer poke
  • first nations
  • takelma

Carmel Heritage: Mission Ranch

  • carmel
  • california
  • ranch

Baseball

Baseball came to Memphis in 1885, but didn't last long because city law prevented games from being played on Sundays. Scores were transmitted to local cigar stores and hotel lobbies by...

  • shelby county
  • tennessee

The Heritage Courtyard

This plaque recognizes the large oak trees that have stood on the site since before the Oakway Center shopping center was built. 

  • trees
  • eugene
  • oregon
  • hayes mckay farm

U2 Joshua Tree Plaque

Photo submitted by U2. Plaque created by Ernie Navarre. Articles about the plaque are here, here, and here.

  • u2
  • joshua tree
  • california

The Cook Family

Volunteers Make a Difference The Cook Family Dan & Nedra    Mike & Jeneil Kenny & Jess

  • redding
  • california

Spenger's Fish Grotto

SPENGER'S FISH GROTTO CENTENARY PLAQUE 1890 - 1990 1865 JOHANN BUILDS HIS HOME, ONE ROOM COUNTRY STORE AND FISH MARKET AT THIS SITE. 1930'S FRANK, HIS WIFE MARCELLA AND SON FRANK (BUD) EXPAND...

  • grotto
  • berkeley
  • california
  • spanky
  • fish market
  • centenary