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

New York Aquarium / Sustainably Harvested Wood

Look Down V You're standing on sustainably harvested wood   We're taking steps to protect the tropical rainforest. Practicing responsible forestry helps maintain critical habitat for wildlife.  ...

Look Down V You're standing on sustainably harvested wood   We're taking steps to protect the tropical rainforest. Practicing responsible forestry helps maintain critical habitat for wildlife.  ...

  • brooklyn
  • coney island
  • coney island...
  • boardwalk
  • new york aquarium
  • aquarium
  • wood

Coney Island Wild Neighbors

Can you find these animals among the rocks? These animals are your wild neighbors, found right here in the waters off Coney Island. Northern Sea Star Smooth Periwinkle Channeled Whelk Rock...

Can you find these animals among the rocks? These animals are your wild neighbors, found right here in the waters off Coney Island. Northern Sea Star Smooth Periwinkle Channeled Whelk Rock...

  • brooklyn
  • coney island
  • coney island...
  • boardwalk
  • new york aquarium
  • aquarium
  • animals
  • sea life

Toshio Sasaki, The First Symphony of the Sea

TOSHIO SASAKI THE FIRST SYMPHONY OF THE SEA NOVEMBER, 1991CAST CONCRETE, TERRAZZO AND CERAMIC TILECOLLECTION OF THE CITY OF NEW YORKCOMMISSIONED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRSPERCENT FOR...

TOSHIO SASAKI THE FIRST SYMPHONY OF THE SEA NOVEMBER, 1991CAST CONCRETE, TERRAZZO AND CERAMIC TILECOLLECTION OF THE CITY OF NEW YORKCOMMISSIONED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRSPERCENT...

  • brooklyn
  • coney island
  • coney island...
  • boardwalk
  • new york aquarium
  • aquarium
  • animals
  • sea life
  • art
  • toshio sasaki
  • 1991

ACE Roller Coaster Landmark, The Cyclone

ACE ROLLER COASTER LANDMARK   The American Coaster Enthusiasts recognize Cyclone as an ACE Roller Coaster Landmark, a designation reserved for rides of historic significance. With a demand for new...

ACE ROLLER COASTER LANDMARK   The American Coaster Enthusiasts recognize Cyclone as an ACE Roller Coaster Landmark, a designation reserved for rides of historic significance. With a demand for...

  • brooklyn
  • coney island
  • american coa...
  • the cyclone
  • roller coaster
  • 1927
  • 1937
  • 1974
  • 1988
  • 1991
  • 2002

The Cyclone

THE CYCLONE 1.17 ACRES This parkland, located on Surf Avenue and 10th Street, is named for the Cyclone roller coaster, one of Coney Island's most famous attractions. Covering 2,640 feet of track...

THE CYCLONE 1.17 ACRES This parkland, located on Surf Avenue and 10th Street, is named for the Cyclone roller coaster, one of Coney Island's most famous attractions. Covering 2,640 feet of...

  • brooklyn
  • coney island
  • the cyclone
  • roller coaster
  • 1927
  • 1975
  • 1978
  • 1991
  • 2008
  • 2010

Pat Auletta Steeplechase Pier

NYC BEACHES Coney Island Pat Auletta Steeplechase Pier The Tilyou family opened Steeplechase Park in 1897, marking the beginning of Coney Island's reputation as the "Nation's Playground" and the...

NYC BEACHES Coney Island Pat Auletta Steeplechase Pier The Tilyou family opened Steeplechase Park in 1897, marking the beginning of Coney Island's reputation as the "Nation's Playground" and...

  • brooklyn
  • coney island
  • steeplechase park
  • steeplechase pier
  • hurricane sandy
  • beach
  • pier
  • 1897
  • 1907
  • 1911
  • 1941
  • 1938
  • 1992
  • 2012

Hurricane Sandy High Water Mark

HIGH WATER MARK 5.0 FEET October 29, 2012 ON THIS DAY, HURRICANE SANDY BROUGHT A STORM SURGE OF 5 FEET TO THIS LOCATION AS INDICATED BY THE RED LINE BELOW. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT HURRICANES IN...

HIGH WATER MARK 5.0 FEET October 29, 2012 ON THIS DAY, HURRICANE SANDY BROUGHT A STORM SURGE OF 5 FEET TO THIS LOCATION AS INDICATED BY THE RED LINE BELOW. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT HURRICANES...

  • brooklyn
  • coney island
  • cyclone park
  • hurricane sandy
  • fema
  • 2012

The Jackie Robinson & Pee Wee Reese Monument Donors

THE JACKIE ROBINSON & PEE WEE REESE MONUMENT DONORS BANK OF AMERICA • BLOOMBERG • BROOKLYN BREWERY • BRYAN CAVE • BOB DALY • FOREST CITY RATNER COMPANIES • THEODORE J. FORSTMANN • JAMES F. GILL •...

THE JACKIE ROBINSON & PEE WEE REESE MONUMENT DONORS BANK OF AMERICA • BLOOMBERG • BROOKLYN BREWERY • BRYAN CAVE • BOB DALY • FOREST CITY RATNER COMPANIES • THEODORE J. FORSTMANN • JAMES F. GILL •...

  • brooklyn
  • coney island
  • brooklyn cyclones
  • cyclone park
  • jackie robinson
  • pee wee reese
  • baseball

The railroad put Alamo on the map

    Southern Pacific Depot

      Iron Horse Regional Trail San Ramon Section

        Iron Horse Regional Trail

          Wixson Bridge

            Firehouse Arts Center

              City of Pleasanton Main Fire Station

                Pleasanton Rotary Park

                  In Memory of Jack Pous

                    Site of the Pleasanton Cheese Factory 1920-1987 / George Spiliotopoulos 1940-1985

                      The Pleasanton Sign

                        Veterans Memorial Building, Pleasanton