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

The First Asphalt- Paved Road in the State of Washington

  • 1913
  • asphalt
  • washington
  • loops road

Edwin Knox Memorial

Plaque reads: 'Cleve Gardens Edwin Knox drowned in South Africa in 1901 while serving in the Boer War. He had grown up in St Kilda but was working in the Toongabbie district in South Eastern...

Plaque reads: 'Cleve Gardens Edwin Knox drowned in South Africa in 1901 while serving in the Boer War. He had grown up in St Kilda but was working in the Toongabbie district in South...

  • australian
  • boer
  • war
  • melbourne

San Vincenzo Train Station

Not In My Back Yard is not a new thing. Plaque reads: 'Between 1860 and 1880 the Ferrovia Maremmana was built. In 1863 the railway reached Cecina and, in 1864, Orbetello. In these years the Town...

Not In My Back Yard is not a new thing. Plaque reads: 'Between 1860 and 1880 the Ferrovia Maremmana was built. In 1863 the railway reached Cecina and, in 1864, Orbetello. In these years the Town...

  • train station
  • italy
  • tuscany

Ludwig's Fountain

LUDWIG'S FOUNTAIN IN HONOR OF LUDWIG VON SCHWARENBURG CAMPUS CANINE --------BY ACT OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS APRIL 24, 1961 DEDICATED JUNE 13, 1968 

LUDWIG'S FOUNTAIN IN HONOR OF LUDWIG VON SCHWARENBURG CAMPUS CANINE --------BY ACT OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS APRIL 24, 1961 DEDICATED JUNE 13, 1968 

  • berkeley
  • california
  • cal
  • fountain
  • canine

Pound Bend Tunnel Wash Out

Plaque reads: 'Wash Out!  in July 1870, a large party assembled at the other end of this tunnel to watch the Yarra take its new course. It must have been a spectacular sight! Overall, the project...

Plaque reads: 'Wash Out!  in July 1870, a large party assembled at the other end of this tunnel to watch the Yarra take its new course. It must have been a spectacular sight! Overall, the...

  • river
  • tunnel
  • dam
  • australia
  • victoria
  • gold mining

Emerson's Pickle Factory

George W. Emerson's Pickle Factory Site  1874-1892 Submitted By: Bob Dempkowski  

George W. Emerson's Pickle Factory Site  1874-1892 Submitted By: Bob Dempkowski

  • somerville
  • massachusetts
  • pickle
  • factory
  • 1874

Battery Mendel

BATTERY MENDEL  This battery was named for an Army engineer, Colonel George H. Mendel. After his graduation from West Point in 1852, he began a long career in planning and designing military...

BATTERY MENDEL  This battery was named for an Army engineer, Colonel George H. Mendel. After his graduation from West Point in 1852, he began a long career in planning and designing...

  • battery
  • disappearing guns
  • marin

Skip Hoitink 2014

Skip Hoitink 2014 For your love of our park, trails and ocean Our thanks - Depoe Bay

Skip Hoitink 2014 For your love of our park, trails and ocean Our thanks - Depoe Bay

  • depoe bay
  • oregon

Harvey Milk

FORCEFUL ADVOCATE FOR THE RIGHTS OF ALL  "BURST DOWN THOSE CLOSET DOORS ONCE AND FOR ALL AND STAND UP AND START TO FIGHT."

FORCEFUL ADVOCATE FOR THE RIGHTS OF ALL  "BURST DOWN THOSE CLOSET DOORS ONCE AND FOR ALL AND STAND UP AND START TO FIGHT."

  • san francisco
  • california
  • harvey milk

Dr. Frederick W. Westphal

In memory of  Dr. Frederick W. Westphal 1916 - 2003  Professor of Music, CSU Sacramento, 1948-1986 Resident of River Park for 50 years  Loved, respected, admired Remarkable musician and teacher

In memory of  Dr. Frederick W. Westphal 1916 - 2003  Professor of Music, CSU Sacramento, 1948-1986 Resident of River Park for 50 years  Loved, respected, admired Remarkable musician and teacher

  • sacramento
  • california
  • music
  • river park