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

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, Registrar,...

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

    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...

    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. Present...

    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 by...

    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...

    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

    mem-o-mobilia

    BILLINGS BRIDGE TRANSITWAY ART COMMISSION Artist MARK MARSTERS Artiste 1996 mem mobilia The thirty-six painted panels installed within the Billings Bridge Transitway Station are to entertain and...

    BILLINGS BRIDGE TRANSITWAY ART COMMISSION Artist MARK MARSTERS Artiste 1996 mem mobilia The thirty- six painted panels installed within the Billings Bridge Transitway Station are to entertain...

    • art
    • history
    • advertising
    • transit
    • bus station
    • public transport
    • billings bridge

    The Hamilton Naturalists' Club

    THE HAMILTON NATURALISTS’ CLUB The Hamilton Naturalists’ Club (HNC) has promoted environmental protection, research and education in the Hamilton area since its founding in 1919 as the Hamilton...

    THE HAMILTON NATURALISTS’ CLUB The Hamilton Naturalists’ Club (HNC) has promoted environmental protection, research and education in the Hamilton area since its founding in 1919 as the...

      Halifax Public Gardens

      HALIFAX PUBLIC GARDENS Opened to the public in 1875, these grounds united the 1837 Horticultural Society gardens with an adjacent civic garden created in 1867. The original design of landscape...

      HALIFAX PUBLIC GARDENS Opened to the public in 1875, these grounds united the 1837 Horticultural Society gardens with an adjacent civic garden created in 1867. The original design of...

      • nova scotia
      • public gardens
      • halifax

      Fort Assumption

      South of here, at the highest part of the bluff, on Assumption Day, August 15, 1739, Fort Assumption was erected by Sieur de Bienville, French Governor of Louisiana. This was the first structure...

      South of here, at the highest part of the bluff, on Assumption Day, August 15, 1739, Fort Assumption was erected by Sieur de Bienville, French Governor of Louisiana. This was the first structure...

      • shelby county
      • tennessee

      Frank Robinson

      • oakland
      • coliseum

      St. Mary's CathedralChapel and Diocesan House

      This church was founded on this site as an Episcopal Mission in 1857 and consecrated on Ascension Day in 1858 by James Otey, the 1st Bishop of Tennessee. It was designated as the Diocesan...

      This church was founded on this site as an Episcopal Mission in 1857 and consecrated on Ascension Day in 1858 by James Otey, the 1st Bishop of Tennessee. It was designated as the Diocesan...

      • shelby county
      • tennessee

      Rufus Thomas Memorial

      Ambassador of Soul: The King of Rhythm and Blues; The Funkiest Chicken of the South. A star and veteran of service to this community. A man whose talents have endured and whose performances have...

      Ambassador of Soul: The King of Rhythm and Blues; The Funkiest Chicken of the South. A star and veteran of service to this community. A man whose talents have endured and whose performances...

      • shelby county
      • tennessee

      Montgomery Freemasonry

      Submitted by @LostToHistory

      Submitted by @LostToHistory

      • montgomery
      • alabama
      • freemasonry
      • 1821
      • jackson

      The Applegate Trail; Southern Route to Oregon

      • oregon
      • applegate
      • roseburg

      Spouting Horns

      SPOUTING HORNS  THE ERODING OF THE WEAKER MATERIAL, OR THE PRESENCE OF LAVA TUBES WITHING THE COASTAL ROCK FORMATION ALLOWS THE PULSE OF THE SEA TO BE RELEASED AND THROWN SKYWARD IN A RELEASE OF...

      SPOUTING HORNS  THE ERODING OF THE WEAKER MATERIAL, OR THE PRESENCE OF LAVA TUBES WITHING THE COASTAL ROCK FORMATION ALLOWS THE PULSE OF THE SEA TO BE RELEASED AND THROWN SKYWARD IN A RELEASE OF...

      • ocean
      • depoe bay
      • oregon

      George Blanda

      • oakland
      • raiders
      • coliseum

      Repaired Fountain 1744

      I think it is discussing the restoration of water to the Trevi Fountain.  Plaque reads: 'Benedictus XIV POM ivos aqua virginis compluribus locis manantes quique in usu esse  desierant in urbem...

      I think it is discussing the restoration of water to the Trevi Fountain.  Plaque reads: 'Benedictus XIV POM ivos aqua virginis compluribus locis manantes quique in usu esse  desierant in...

      • rome
      • italy
      • fountain