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

Working on the River

    Komlev Alexander Sadofievich

    Alexander Sadofievich Komlev studied at this school. Died while performing international duty in the Republic of Afghanistan on August 29, 1980. For courage and courage he was posthumously awarded...

    • bor

    Every Shovel Tells a Story

      Louisiana Frog Company

      Louis Baer, an immigrant from France, was joined at this site in 1933, by the Babineaux brothers, Lionel, Desire, and Pete, to form the Louisiana Frog Company acclaimed "The Largest Shippers...

      • louisiana
      • commerce
      • rayne
      • frogs

      Victory Hill

      There's nothing like Saturday Night in Tiger Stadium, but it's the pregame walk down Victory Hill that energizes the Tigers as they make their way into Death Valley. The pregame ritual originally...

      • louisiana
      • sports. football
      • lsu

      People's Drug Store

      At Rayne's founding, Dr. James Morris built his Star Drug Store here in 1883, subsequently turned into Alphonse Duclos Drugs, housing both telegraph and postal services. It then became People's...

      • louisiana
      • rayne
      • acadia parish

      Acadian Superette

      Built: C. 1950      Architectural Style: Mid Century Modern     This property is mostly associated with the Joseph and Florida Petro family who built this Mid Century Modern grocery store in the...

      • louisiana
      • lafayette
      • freetown
      • commerce

      Joe Martin, Jr.

      January 24, 1937 - October 17, 1998   One Man's Dream     In 1973 Joe Martin, Jr. decided to make his dream of training individuals for industry a reality. Recognizing a need for...

      • louisiana
      • education
      • baton rouge

      Petro House

      1118 Jefferson Street   Built 1832Architectural Style: Eclectic Revival & Craftsman  Joseph S. Petro, Sr. and Florida Dominique Petro built this house after many years of success with...

      • louisiana
      • lafayette
      • architecture

      Clark Green and Richard Green

      THIS PATHWAY IS DEDICATED TO   CLARK GREEN AND RICHARD GREEN   IN RECOGNITION OF THEIR GENEROUS SUPPORT TO BROOKLYN BOTANIC GARDENSubmitted by @lampbane

      • new york
      • brooklyn
      • brooklyn bot...
      • clark green
      • richard green

      Lewis & Clark Statue

      • lewis and clark

      Gillnet Fishing on the Columbia

        Burke J. Welsh

        Burke J. Welsh 1948 - 2005 Expert Backhoe Operator South Bend Fire Department 1975-1993 Lifetime Community Volunteer and Lifelong Friend

          Dismal Nitch

            Lindsley