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

For the Grandchildren

FOR THE GRANDCHILDRENTO SIT ON WHEN THEY VISITLOVE, ABBA AND MICHELLESubmitted by @lampbane

FOR THE GRANDCHILDRENTO SIT ON WHEN THEY VISITLOVE, ABBA AND MICHELLESubmitted by @lampbane

  • new york
  • manhattan
  • central park
  • bench

For James Hannigan

For James Hannigan on our wedding day. To forever sitting by your side, Fallin' All In You. Wishing us a lifetime of love, laughs and adventure. Always, Jeff (and Finley) May 4, 2019Submitted by @lampbane

For James Hannigan on our wedding day. To forever sitting by your side, Fallin' All In You. Wishing us a lifetime of love, laughs and adventure. Always, Jeff (and Finley) May 4, 2019Submitted by @lampbane

  • new york
  • manhattan
  • central park
  • bench
  • 2019

Seneca Village Community - Downtown Connections

Seneca Village Community Downtown Connections   Near this sign were four plots owned by Albro Lyons, Peter Guignon, and Rebecca Marshall, Guignon's wife. Related by marriage, the Lyons and the...

Seneca Village Community Downtown Connections   Near this sign were four plots owned by Albro Lyons, Peter Guignon, and Rebecca Marshall, Guignon's wife. Related by marriage, the Lyons and the...

  • new york
  • manhattan
  • central park
  • seneca village
  • albro lyons
  • peter guignon
  • rebecca marshall
  • 1860

Susan Tunick, Brighton Clay Re- Leaf #2

Susan TunickBrighton Clay Re-Leaf #21994Ceramic mosaicCommissioned by Metropolitan Transportation Authority Arts for Transit and MTA New York City Transit

Susan TunickBrighton Clay Re-Leaf #21994Ceramic mosaicCommissioned by Metropolitan Transportation Authority Arts for Transit and MTA New York City Transit

  • new york
  • brooklyn
  • prospect park
  • mta
  • subway
  • art
  • susan tunick
  • 1994

Casserly Hall

CASSERLY HALL   IN MEMORY OF JOHN J. CASSERLY   PRELATE TO POPE PAUL VI PRIEST OF ST. JOSEPH'S CHURCH   1937-1972Submitted by @lampbane

CASSERLY HALL   IN MEMORY OF JOHN J. CASSERLY   PRELATE TO POPE PAUL VI PRIEST OF ST. JOSEPH'S CHURCH   1937-1972Submitted by @lampbane

  • new york
  • manhattan
  • greenwich village
  • church
  • 1937
  • 1972

NYU Community September 11 Tree

THIS TREE WAS PLANTED BY THE NYU COMMUNITY AS A SYMBOL OF LIFE AND HOPE TO COMMEMORATE THE TRAGIC EVENTS OF SEPTEMBER 11, 2001Submitted by @lampbane

THIS TREE WAS PLANTED BY THE NYU COMMUNITY AS A SYMBOL OF LIFE AND HOPE TO COMMEMORATE THE TRAGIC EVENTS OF SEPTEMBER 11, 2001Submitted by @lampbane

  • new york
  • manhattan
  • greenwich village
  • nyu
  • washington s...
  • tree
  • 9/11
  • 2001

Brooklyn - Flatbush Boundary Line

THE BRASS LINE IN THE WALK SHOWS THE BOUNDARY BETWEEN THE OLD CITY OF BROOKLYN AND THE TOWNSHIP OF FLATBUSH   BROOKLYN (BREUCKELEN) FIRST SETTLED 1636 FLATBUSH 1621.   BROOKLYN INCORPORATED A CITY...

THE BRASS LINE IN THE WALK SHOWS THE BOUNDARY BETWEEN THE OLD CITY OF BROOKLYN AND THE TOWNSHIP OF FLATBUSH   BROOKLYN (BREUCKELEN) FIRST SETTLED 1636 FLATBUSH 1621.   BROOKLYN INCORPORATED A...

  • new york
  • brooklyn
  • brooklyn bot...
  • flatbush
  • 1636
  • 1621
  • 1834
  • 1894
  • 1898
  • 1934

Belle's Brook

BELLE'S BROOKSubmitted by @lampbane

BELLE'S BROOKSubmitted by @lampbane

  • new york
  • brooklyn
  • brooklyn bot...
  • brook

Alfred W. Jenkins

THIS BRIDGE IS THE GIFT OF ALFRED W. JENKINS1929Submitted by @lampbane

THIS BRIDGE IS THE GIFT OF ALFRED W. JENKINS1929Submitted by @lampbane

  • new york
  • brooklyn
  • brooklyn bot...
  • alfred jenkins
  • bridge
  • 1929

Bret Harte

Submitted by @Ritterton.

Submitted by @Ritterton.

    Bessie Workman

    BESSIE WORKMAN Forever Sitting Tall1877 - 1973Submitted by @lampbane

    BESSIE WORKMAN Forever Sitting Tall1877 - 1973Submitted by @lampbane

    • brooklyn
    • brooklyn bot...
    • garden
    • 1877
    • 1973

    Brooklyn Botanic Garden Rose Garden

    THIS ROSE GARDENIS THE GIFT OF MRAND MRS WALTERV CRANFORD 1927 Submitted by @lampbane

    THIS ROSE GARDENIS THE GIFT OF MRAND MRS WALTERV CRANFORD 1927 Submitted by @lampbane

    • brooklyn
    • brooklyn bot...
    • garden
    • rose garden
    • 1927

    Roses of Yesterday

    ROSES OF YESTERDAYGIVEN IN 1937 BYMRS. WALTER V. CRANFORD Submitted by @lampbane

    ROSES OF YESTERDAYGIVEN IN 1937 BYMRS. WALTER V. CRANFORD Submitted by @lampbane

    • brooklyn
    • brooklyn bot...
    • garden
    • statue
    • art
    • 1937

    Thomas H. Everett

    Dedicated to the Memory of Thomas H. Everett 1903-1986   Gardener, Plantsman, Teacher, Author, Raconteur and Creator of this Rock Garden.   "And the Glory of the Garden it shall never pass away."...

    Dedicated to the Memory of Thomas H. Everett 1903-1986   Gardener, Plantsman, Teacher, Author, Raconteur and Creator of this Rock Garden.   "And the Glory of the Garden it shall never pass...

    • new york
    • bronx
    • garden
    • new york bot...
    • 1987
    • 1903
    • 1986

    Christopher Park

    THE PARK IS KEPT LIVING IN FOND REMEMBRANCE OF THOSE WHOM WE HAVE LOVED LONG SINCE, AND LOST AWHILE.Submitted by @lampbane

    THE PARK IS KEPT LIVING IN FOND REMEMBRANCE OF THOSE WHOM WE HAVE LOVED LONG SINCE, AND LOST AWHILE.Submitted by @lampbane

    • new york
    • manhattan
    • west village
    • christopher park
    • park

    Marsha "Pay It No Mind" Johnson

    Marsha "Pay It No Mind" Johnson   "History isn't something you look back at and it was inevitable, it happens because people say make decisions that are sometimes very impulsive. and of the...

    Marsha "Pay It No Mind" Johnson   "History isn't something you look back at and it was inevitable, it happens because people say make decisions that are sometimes very impulsive. and of the...

    • new york
    • manhattan
    • west village
    • marsha johnson
    • 1945
    • 1992
    • queer
    • lgbt

    27 Christopher Street

    27 CHRISTOPHER STREET   1911 CONSTRUCTED AS THE MARGARET AND SARAH SWITZER INSTITUTE FOR VOCATIONAL TRAINING OF WOMEN 1926 PURCHASED BY ST. JOSEPH'S PARISH FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 1977 SITE OF THE...

    27 CHRISTOPHER STREET   1911 CONSTRUCTED AS THE MARGARET AND SARAH SWITZER INSTITUTE FOR VOCATIONAL TRAINING OF WOMEN 1926 PURCHASED BY ST. JOSEPH'S PARISH FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 1977 SITE OF THE...

    • new york
    • manhattan
    • west village
    • 1911
    • 1926
    • 1977
    • 1979

    The Meeting Street Inn

    THE MEETING STREET INNCIRCA 1874BED - BREAKFAST - SPIRITSSubmitted by @lampbane

    THE MEETING STREET INNCIRCA 1874BED - BREAKFAST - SPIRITSSubmitted by @lampbane

    • south carolina
    • charleston
    • inn
    • 1874

    Conservatory Garden - The Garden Club of America

    THE CENTRAL PARK CONSERVANCY   is grateful to The New York Committee of THE GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA   for its role in initiating the restoration of THE CONSERVATORY GARDEN in 1978Submitted by @lampbane

    THE CENTRAL PARK CONSERVANCY   is grateful to The New York Committee of THE GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA for its role in initiating the restoration of THE CONSERVATORY GARDEN in 1978Submitted by @lampbane

    • new york
    • manhattan
    • central park
    • conservatory garden
    • garden
    • park
    • 1978

    Swamp Post Oak

    SWAMP POST OAK QUERCUS LYRATAPRESENTED IN HONOR OF THE STATE REGENT 1929-32 BY THE NEW YORK STATE ORGANIZATION OF THE NATIONAL SOCIETY DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION OCTOBER 29TH,...

    SWAMP POST OAK QUERCUS LYRATAPRESENTED IN HONOR OF THE STATE REGENT 1929-32 BY THE NEW YORK STATE ORGANIZATION OF THE NATIONAL SOCIETY DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION OCTOBER...

    • brooklyn
    • prospect park
    • brooklyn bot...
    • tree
    • oak
    • 1932