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

La Facade Nord et le Cloitre de la Cathedrale

    4 Story Totem, John Wallace

      Honda Point Disaster

      The Honda Point Disaster, 1923, in which seven ships and 23 sailors perished on the California rocks off Pedernales Point. A faded plaque marks the actual spot, which is a beautiful stretch of...

      The Honda Point Disaster, 1923, in which seven ships and 23 sailors perished on the California rocks off Pedernales Point. A faded plaque marks the actual spot, which is a beautiful stretch...

        18 Congress

        18 CONGRESS On this site were leased lots provided by the North Church Parish dating from 1709. One such parcel was the home of Hunking Wentworth, Chairman of the Committee of Public Safety and...

        18 CONGRESS On this site were leased lots provided by the North Church Parish dating from 1709. One such parcel was the home of Hunking Wentworth, Chairman of the Committee of Public Safety...

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        • hunking wentworth

        Fenway Studios

        FENWAY STUDIOS BUILT 1905 THIS SITE POSSESSES NATIONAL SIGNIFICANCE IN COMMEMORATING THE HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FENWAY STUDIOS IS ONE OF A FEW BUILDINGS IN THE UNITED STATES...

        FENWAY STUDIOS BUILT 1905 THIS SITE POSSESSES NATIONAL SIGNIFICANCE IN COMMEMORATING THE HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FENWAY STUDIOS IS ONE OF A FEW BUILDINGS IN THE UNITED...

          Former residence of Thomas Jefferson

          This plaque marks the site of the former residence of Thomas Jefferson third President of the United States of America who on March 21 1790 as first Secretary of State under President Washington...

          This plaque marks the site of the former residence of Thomas Jefferson third President of the United States of America who on March 21 1790 as first Secretary of State under President Washington...

            St Olave's Churchyard

            Welcome to St Olave's churchyardSt Olave Hart Street, founded in the 11th century, is one of the few medieval City churches to have escaped the Great Fire of London.The churchyard dates back many...

            Welcome to St Olave's churchyardSt Olave Hart Street, founded in the 11th century, is one of the few medieval City churches to have escaped the Great Fire of London.The churchyard dates back many...

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            The Lansdowne Sycamore

            The Lansdowne sycamore is estimated to have germinated in the mid-1600s and is a link to the pre-Colonial history of the area. The sycamore is the symbol of Lansdowne, Pennsylvania. 

            The Lansdowne sycamore is estimated to have germinated in the mid-1600s and is a link to the pre-Colonial history of the area. The sycamore is the symbol of Lansdowne, Pennsylvania. 

              Bombardment of Ellwood, 1942

              Submitted by @oranv

              Submitted by @oranv

                Golden Gate Windmills History

                  Historic Moore Homestead The Gateway to the Klondike Goldfields

                    Nampaweap - Pathway to the Past

                    Nampaweap Is a Pauite word that means “Foot Canyon.”  As you walk the path, reflect on the many early travelers who have walked here before you. At the end of this half mile trail is an array of...

                    Nampaweap Is a Pauite word that means “Foot Canyon.”  As you walk the path, reflect on the many early travelers who have walked here before you. At the end of this half mile trail is an array of...

                      General Lafayette 1757 - 1834

                      Submitted by @jqmcd

                      Submitted by @jqmcd

                        Remembrance Reiterated

                        Nedda Baba and Amber Helene Müller St. Thomas Remembrance Reiterated Remembrance Reiterated consisted of writing the names of the victims of the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida in...

                        Nedda Baba and Amber Helene Müller St. Thomas Remembrance Reiterated Remembrance Reiterated consisted of writing the names of the victims of the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida in...

                          In Honor of their Greatness Mike & Eric

                          IN HONOR OF THEIR GREATNESS, MIKE & ERIC DEDICATE THIS BUILDING TO THEMSELVES JUNE 31, 1996 Submitted by @penandpixels

                          IN HONOR OF THEIR GREATNESS, MIKE & ERIC DEDICATE THIS BUILDING TO THEMSELVES JUNE 31, 1996 Submitted by @penandpixels

                            Flinders Cable Station

                              Hudson's Bay Company San Francisco

                              HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY ON THIS BLOCK. THEN ON YERBA BUENA'S WATERFRONT, STOOD THE CALIFORNIA HEADQUARTERS OF THE HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY. IN 1841 THEIR CHIEF TRADER, WILLIAM G. RAE, PURCHASED THE...

                              HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY ON THIS BLOCK. THEN ON YERBA BUENA'S WATERFRONT, STOOD THE CALIFORNIA HEADQUARTERS OF THE HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY. IN 1841 THEIR CHIEF TRADER, WILLIAM G. RAE, PURCHASED...

                                Lincoln Rock, Fairway Island & Point Sherman

                                  Colonial Burying Ground

                                    World War memorial at Masvingo's Civic Center

                                    Submitted by @J_Ncomanzi

                                    Submitted by @J_Ncomanzi