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

Campbell Union Grammar School

  • campbell
  • california
  • school

Thirteen Architects of Ideals and Vision

  • architecture
  • new york
  • nyc
  • 1857

First Intelligible Voice Transmission Over Electric Wire, 1876

Here Alexander Graham Bell transmitted to Thomas Augustus Watson the first complete and intelligible sentence by telephone March 10, 1876 The Bostonian Society and the New England Telephone and...

Here Alexander Graham Bell transmitted to Thomas Augustus Watson the first complete and intelligible sentence by telephone March 10, 1876 The Bostonian Society and the New England Telephone and...

  • boston
  • telephone
  • ieee milestone

In Memory of Those Who Made the Supreme Sacrifice in the World War

IN MEMORY OF THOSE WHO MADE THE SUPREME SACRIFICE IN THE WORLD WAR C T VINTHER J T GIMBEL A H OHMAN BERKELEY PARLOR NO 210 NATIVE SONS OF THE GOLDEN WEST

IN MEMORY OF THOSE WHO MADE THE SUPREME SACRIFICE IN THE WORLD WAR C T VINTHER J T GIMBEL A H OHMAN BERKELEY PARLOR NO 210 NATIVE SONS OF THE GOLDEN WEST

  • berkeley
  • wwi
  • california
  • bay area
  • memorial

Jimmy H Rutledge

    THIS PLAZA IS DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF  SERGEANT JIMMIE H RUTLEDGE END OF WATCH JUNE 16, 1973 HE WILL ALWAYS BE MISSED 

    THIS PLAZA IS DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF  SERGEANT JIMMIE H RUTLEDGE END OF WATCH JUNE 16, 1973 HE WILL ALWAYS BE MISSED 

  • berkeley
  • police
  • california
  • bay area
  • end of watch
  • plaza

City Hall Annex, Berkeley

CITY OF BERKELEY LANDMARK designated in 1988 CITY HALL ANNEX James W. Plachek, Architect 1925 Constructed in 1925 when Berkeley’s population was growing rapidly, this building accommodated a...

CITY OF BERKELEY LANDMARK designated in 1988 CITY HALL ANNEX James W. Plachek, Architect 1925 Constructed in 1925 when Berkeley’s population was growing rapidly, this building accommodated...

  • department o...
  • berkeley
  • city hall
  • plachek
  • dairies
  • annex
  • bay area
  • california

POW/MIA Vacant Bench Memorial

"The Sons of the American Legion Squadron 65 proudly dedicate this memorial to all those Veterans, past, present and future, who have given of themselves for the United States of America." "We...

"The Sons of the American Legion Squadron 65 proudly dedicate this memorial to all those Veterans, past, present and future, who have given of themselves for the United States of America." "We...

  • pow/mia
  • bench

J.T. WESLEY SMITH

IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY FIANCE  J.T. WESLEY SMITH 1930 - 1972 PLANE CRASH AT SEA OUR LOVE IS FOREVER A LOVING SON & FATHER The Sea Island Heritage Society are looking for information about the...

IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY FIANCE  J.T. WESLEY SMITH 1930 - 1972 PLANE CRASH AT SEA OUR LOVE IS FOREVER A LOVING SON & FATHER The Sea Island Heritage Society are looking for information about...

  • vancouver
  • yvr
  • iona beach r...
  • iona spit trail
  • memorial
  • plane crash
  • j.t. wesley smith
  • fiance

The Crooked Tree

The Crooked Tree Crooked tree, the road sign of the Native American Indian. Pointing the direction of the next village, crooked trees, AKA trail trees, marked trails from Canada to Florida.

The Crooked Tree Crooked tree, the road sign of the Native American Indian. Pointing the direction of the next village, crooked trees, AKA trail trees, marked trails from Canada to Florida.

    St. Louis Zoological Park Chain of Lakes

    St. Louis Zoological Park Chain of Lakes Dedicated to the people of St. Louis City and County Who expressed their faith in the Zoo On April 6, 1971, by establishing the Zoo-Museum District erected...

    St. Louis Zoological Park Chain of Lakes Dedicated to the people of St. Louis City and County Who expressed their faith in the Zoo On April 6, 1971, by establishing the Zoo-Museum District...

    • zoo
    • dedication
    • st. louis
    • illinois

    Gravesites of two War of 1812 Soldiers

    Gravesites Two War of 1812 soldiers While on a March from Plattsburgh to Sackets Harbor Died and are Buried on this Historic Spot Location: Route 24, Town of Pierrepont, NY Photo and description...

    Gravesites Two War of 1812 soldiers While on a March from Plattsburgh to Sackets Harbor Died and are Buried on this Historic Spot Location: Route 24, Town of Pierrepont, NY Photo and...

    • graves
    • war of 1812
    • plattsburgh
    • sacketts har...
    • ny

    Pennsylvania Railroad WWII Memorial

    IN MEMORY OF THE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD WHO LAID DOWN THEIR LIVES FOR OUR COUNTRY 1941 - 1945 More information...

    IN MEMORY OF THE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD WHO LAID DOWN THEIR LIVES FOR OUR COUNTRY 1941 - 1945 More information...

    • philadelphia...

    Octave Chanute 1832-1910

    The figure of Octave Chanute is pointing toward the dunes where, in July of 1896, he conducted his famous experiments with gliders. These experiments had a dramatic impact on the history of...

    The figure of Octave Chanute is pointing toward the dunes where, in July of 1896, he conducted his famous experiments with gliders. These experiments had a dramatic impact on the history of...

    • gary
    • indiana
    • marquette park
    • octave chanute
    • flight
    • gliders
    • indiana dunes
    • wright brothers

    Octave Chanute's Glider Experiments

    Octave Chanute arrived at Miller Beach, Gary, Indiana, on June 22, 1896, to perform gliding flight experiments in the Dunes just west of this site. Over 700 successful flights provided him with...

    Octave Chanute arrived at Miller Beach, Gary, Indiana, on June 22, 1896, to perform gliding flight experiments in the Dunes just west of this site. Over 700 successful flights provided him with...

    • gary
    • indiana
    • marquette park
    • octave chanute
    • flight
    • gliders
    • indiana dunes
    • wright brothers

    Burlington Zephyr

    The first streamline train in America in regular service May 26, 1934 - Non-stop run Denver to Chicago 1015.4 miles in 13 hours, 5 minutes Average speed 77.6 - Maximum speed 112.5 miles an hour...

    The first streamline train in America in regular service May 26, 1934 - Non-stop run Denver to Chicago 1015.4 miles in 13 hours, 5 minutes Average speed 77.6 - Maximum speed 112.5 miles an hour...

    • chicago
    • illinois
    • museum of sc...
    • burlington zephyr
    • train
    • streamline
    • zephyr
    • pioneer zephyr