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

Zanja Madre (Mother Ditch)

THROUGH THIS SPOT FLOWED THE ZANJA MADRE (MOTHER DITCH) WHICH CHANNELED THE WATERS OF THE LOS ANGELES RIVER O THE CITIZENS OF LOS ANGELES FOR . 123 YEARS, 1781-1904 PRESENTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF...

THROUGH THIS SPOT FLOWED THE ZANJA MADRE (MOTHER DITCH) WHICH CHANNELED THE WATERS OF THE LOS ANGELES RIVER O THE CITIZENS OF LOS ANGELES FOR . 123 YEARS, 1781-1904 PRESENTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF...

    To This Underpass

    The trail and approaches to this underpass were officially opened by Shire President, Cr Brian Green on 3rd May, 1992. Submitted by @littlebobbyplaqueson

    The trail and approaches to this underpass were officially opened by Shire President, Cr Brian Green on 3rd May, 1992. Submitted by @littlebobbyplaqueson

      Memphis Daily Appeal

      From this spot press and type of the Appeal were loaded on a freight car at Main and Madison in early morning, June 6, 1862, just before a naval battle. This paper kept the journalistic flag of...

      From this spot press and type of the Appeal were loaded on a freight car at Main and Madison in early morning, June 6, 1862, just before a naval battle. This paper kept the journalistic flag...

      • shelby county
      • tennessee

      Brodnax Jewelers

      Brodnax Jewelers, the original occupant of the Brodnax Building, at one time sold more Rolex watches than any other retailer in the world. When this building was built in 1916 as their...

      Brodnax Jewelers, the original occupant of the Brodnax Building, at one time sold more Rolex watches than any other retailer in the world. When this building was built in 1916 as...

      • shelby county
      • tennessee

      LEE COHEN HARBY

      IN MEMORY OF LEE COHEN HARBY 1849 - 1918 WHO BY HER PATRIOTIC AND UNTIRNG EFFORTS SECURED HIS BUILDING FOR THE DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA AS A GIFT FROM THE UNITED...

      IN MEMORY OF LEE COHEN HARBY 1849 - 1918 WHO BY HER PATRIOTIC AND UNTIRNG EFFORTS SECURED HIS BUILDING FOR THE DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA AS A GIFT FROM THE UNITED...

        Elfreth's Alley

        Submitted by Lisa Hiltbrand

        Submitted by Lisa Hiltbrand

          Evangeline Oak

          EVANGELINE OAK Longfellow's poem “Evangeline" immortalized the tragedy of the Acadian exile from Nova Scotia in 1755. This oak marks the legendary meeting place of Emmeline Labiche and Louis...

          EVANGELINE OAK Longfellow's poem “Evangeline" immortalized the tragedy of the Acadian exile from Nova Scotia in 1755. This oak marks the legendary meeting place of Emmeline Labiche and...

          • evangeline
          • lousinana
          • longfellow
          • tree
          • oak

          Genieve Tynon Bell Tower

            Green Valley Elementary School Modernization

            Green Valley Elementary School Modernization Board of Education Joan Buchanan Bill Clarkson Paul Gardner Rachel Hurd Greg Marvel Robert Kessler, Superintendent Donna Bell, Principal Hardison...

            Green Valley Elementary School Modernization Board of Education Joan Buchanan Bill Clarkson Paul Gardner Rachel Hurd Greg Marvel Robert Kessler, Superintendent Donna Bell, Principal...

              Mount Diablo Trail Through Time Geologic Journey

                MOUNT DIABLO

                  Mt. Diablo State Park

                    What's In A Name Mount Diablo State Park

                      Mount Diablo Beacon

                      Mount Diablo Beacon: EIM Left Dark by War, Lighted in Remembrance A large flashing light atop this rotunda once guided airplanes flying through the night skies of the Bay Area. Originally held...

                      Mount Diablo Beacon: EIM Left Dark by War, Lighted in Remembrance A large flashing light atop this rotunda once guided airplanes flying through the night skies of the Bay Area. Originally held...

                        FRANCES JEAN DENNING AND LT COL NORMAN EDWIN DENNING

                        PLACED IN MEMORY OF FRANCES JEAN DENNING LT COL NORMAN EDWIN DENNING USMC MT DIABLO STATE PARK

                        PLACED IN MEMORY OF FRANCES JEAN DENNING LT COL NORMAN EDWIN DENNING USMC MT DIABLO STATE PARK

                          THE MOUNT DIABLO SURVEY MARKS

                          THE MOUNT DIABLO SURVEY MARKS WITH ITS UNOBSTRUCTED VIEW, MOUNT DIABLO'S SUMMIT HAS LONG BEEN AN IMPORTANT REFERENCE POINT FOR LAND SURVEYS IN THE FAR WEST. IN 1851, COL. LEANDER RANSOM BEGAN...

                          THE MOUNT DIABLO SURVEY MARKS WITH ITS UNOBSTRUCTED VIEW, MOUNT DIABLO'S SUMMIT HAS LONG BEEN AN IMPORTANT REFERENCE POINT FOR LAND SURVEYS IN THE FAR WEST. IN 1851, COL. LEANDER RANSOM BEGAN...

                            Summit of Mount Diablo

                              Mount Diablo Trail Through Time

                                Blackhawk Ranch Quarry

                                  Site of Union Academy