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

Ponte Cestio

Plaque reads: 'The bridge takes its name from Lucius Cestio, governor of Rome, who built it in 26BC to link Tiber Island with the right bank of the Tiber.  Its original structure was changed when...

  • rome
  • italy
  • bridge
  • bce
  • architecture

Whidden Hall (A McMaster University student residence)

WHIDDEN HALL From 1923 until 1941 Howard P. Whidden, a man of distinguished appearance and firm convictions, was the executive head of McMaster University, a position then bearing the title...

    McKay Hall (A McMaster University student residence)

    McKAY HALL                This residence Hall, opened in 1965, honours the memory of Alexander C. McKay who, beginning in 1890, was successively Professor of Mathematics and Physics,...

      Potatoes

      Submitted by @awoodruff

      • potato
      • potatoes
      • charleston
      • boston

      Shenandoah Plaza

      SHENANDOAH PLAZA  IN MEMORY OF THE FOURTEEN OFFICERS AND MEN USS SHENANDOAH LOST SEPTEMBER 3, 1925 LORD, GUARD AND GUIDE THE MEN WHO FLY THROUGH THE GREAT SPACES IN THE SKY, BE WITH THEM ALWAYS IN...

      • moffett field
      • shenandoah
      • 1925
      • airship

      Methodist Hospital

      This is in recognition and appreciation for the stewardship of Methodist Episcopal Church South members who were present at the first meeting of the Board of Trustees on February 7, 1911....

      • shelby county
      • tennessee

      Court Square Fountain

      Electric illumination in memorial of Thomas A. Edison. Sponsored by the Good Earth Garden Club. Mrs. P. Avila McPhillips, President, May, 1949. Restoration and illumination of this fountain...

      • shelby county
      • tennessee

      Arlington Tennessee Veterans Memorial

      Dedicated to the sons and daughters of Arlington who gave their lives in service of their country and all those who served in defense of this country for our liberty and freedom. World War II Sam...

      • shelby county
      • tennessee

      Dick Bartell

      • oakland
      • baseball
      • 1933
      • alameda

      New Mexico State Fair Exhibit Complex

      • albequerque
      • new mexico
      • state fair
      • 1986