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

Second Avenue Subway - 96th Street Station

Second Avenue Subway 96th Street Station December 31, 2016 Andrew M. Cuomo Governor, New York State Thomas F. Prendergast Chairman and CEO, MTA Dr. Michael Horodniceanu President, MTA Capital...

Second Avenue Subway 96th Street Station December 31, 2016 Andrew M. Cuomo Governor, New York State Thomas F. Prendergast Chairman and CEO, MTA Dr. Michael Horodniceanu President, MTA...

  • new york
  • manhattan
  • subway
  • second avenue subway
  • mta
  • andrew cuomo
  • 2016

The Carnegie Hill Malls

The Carnegie Hill Malls are funded by the co-ops and condos on Park Avenue and friends of CARNEGIE HILL neighborsSubmitted by @lampbane

The Carnegie Hill Malls are funded by the co-ops and condos on Park Avenue and friends of CARNEGIE HILL neighborsSubmitted by @lampbane

  • new york
  • manhattan
  • carnegie hill
  • park avenue

Sarah Sze - Blueprint for a Landscape

Sarah Sze Blueprint for a Landscape 2017 Porcelain tile Fabricated by Sarah Sze Studio, Alcalagres and Estudio Cerámico Commissioned by MTA Arts & Design and New York City TransitSubmitted by @lampbane

Sarah Sze Blueprint for a Landscape 2017 Porcelain tile Fabricated by Sarah Sze Studio, Alcalagres and Estudio Cerámico Commissioned by MTA Arts & Design and New York City TransitSubmitted by @lampbane

  • new york
  • manhattan
  • sarah sze
  • 2017
  • art
  • mta

Local Waterfront Revitalization Program, Bush Terminal Park

NYS Environmental Protection Fund Local Waterfront Revitalization Program Bush Terminal Park New York City Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor Cesar A Perales, Secretary of State Bill de Blasio,...

NYS Environmental Protection Fund Local Waterfront Revitalization Program Bush Terminal Park New York City Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor Cesar A Perales, Secretary of State Bill de Blasio,...

  • brooklyn
  • sunset park
  • bush terminal
  • andrew cuomo
  • cesar perales
  • bill de blasio

Newtown Creek Nature Walk, Morton Gneiss

The drinking fountain is made of this metaphoric stone that was formed 3.5 billion years ago in the Minnesota River Valley. Morton Gneiss is one of the earth's oldest rocks.Submitted by @lampbane

The drinking fountain is made of this metaphoric stone that was formed 3.5 billion years ago in the Minnesota River Valley. Morton Gneiss is one of the earth's oldest rocks.Submitted by @lampbane

  • brooklyn
  • greenpoint
  • newtown creek

South Ferry Terminal

MTA New York City TransitSouth Ferry Terminal2009 David A. PatersonGovernor, State of New YorkH. Dale HemmerdingerChairmanMetropolitan Transportation AuthorityElliot G. SanderExecutive Director...

MTA New York City TransitSouth Ferry Terminal2009 David A. PatersonGovernor, State of New YorkH. Dale HemmerdingerChairmanMetropolitan Transportation AuthorityElliot G. SanderExecutive Director...

  • new york
  • manhattan
  • south ferry
  • battery park
  • david paterson
  • mta
  • subway

Frank Giorgini - Passage

Frank GiorginiPassage2000Handmade ceramic tile, mosaic, forged mild steel, bronze, and graniteFabricated by Frank Giorgini Handmade Tiles, Bobby HanssonLeaping Beaver Forge, and Peter Colombo...

Frank GiorginiPassage2000Handmade ceramic tile, mosaic, forged mild steel, bronze, and graniteFabricated by Frank Giorgini Handmade Tiles, Bobby HanssonLeaping Beaver Forge, and Peter Colombo...

  • new york
  • manhattan
  • south ferry
  • battery park
  • mta
  • frank giorgini
  • subway
  • art
  • 2000

Henkle & Joyce Hardware Building 1887

Henkle & Joyce Hardware Building 1887 The Henkle& Joyce Hardware Building, built circa 1887, is one of the Haymarket's key early structures. With it's smaller scale and rich ornamentation, it is...

Henkle & Joyce Hardware Building 1887 The Henkle& Joyce Hardware Building, built circa 1887, is one of the Haymarket's key early structures. With it's smaller scale and rich ornamentation, it...

    Color Guard of the 8th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment

    Submitted by @Waxler81

    Submitted by @Waxler81

      H. P. Gleason

      Submitted by @jqmcd

      Submitted by @jqmcd

        The Hamburg Massacre

        THE HAMBURG MASSACRE The Hamburg Massacre. which occurred nearby on July 8. 1876, was one of the most notable incidents of racial and political violence in S.C. during Reconstruction. White...

        THE HAMBURG MASSACRE The Hamburg Massacre. which occurred nearby on July 8. 1876, was one of the most notable incidents of racial and political violence in S.C. during Reconstruction....

          Central Platte Valley

          • pany express
          • oregon trail
          • plum creek massacre
          • telegraph

          San Augustine City Cemetery

          This burial ground originated as the private cemetery of the J. C. Anderson family, whose residence stood on a nearby lot. The oldest of the 500 to 700 graves date from the 1830s. Prominent...

          This burial ground originated as the private cemetery of the J. C. Anderson family, whose residence stood on a nearby lot. The oldest of the 500 to 700 graves date from the 1830s....

          • texas
          • cemetery
          • san augustine county

          An Early Presbyterian Church in Texas

          Organized as the Bethel Presbyterian Church at Goodlaw school house by the Rev. Hugh Wilson on June 2, 1838 with the following charter members:James, Isabella, Joseph andMartha SharpH. G. Peggy,...

          Organized as the Bethel Presbyterian Church at Goodlaw school house by the Rev. Hugh Wilson on June 2, 1838 with the following charter members:James, Isabella, Joseph andMartha SharpH. G. Peggy,...

          • texas
          • church. religion
          • san augustine county

          Sam Houston in San Augustine

          Sam Houston (March 2, 1793 - July 26, 1863) left home in 1809 and lived among the Cherokees. After two years he returned to the Anglo world; he opened a school, fought the British under Andrew...

          Sam Houston (March 2, 1793 - July 26, 1863) left home in 1809 and lived among the Cherokees. After two years he returned to the Anglo world; he opened a school, fought the British under...

          • texas
          • sam houston
          • politician

          Providence Baptist Church

           Organized October 3, 1818. First pastor, Norvell Robertson, was a Revolutionary soldier. Eight charter members were of the Granberry, Robertson and Lee families.

           Organized October 3, 1818. First pastor, Norvell Robertson, was a Revolutionary soldier. Eight charter members were of the Granberry, Robertson and Lee families.

          • mississippi
          • hattiesburg
          • church
          • religion

          Vernon F. Dahmer, Sr.

          Vernon Dahmer (1908-1966), a farmer, businessman, and Civil Rights leader widley known for his belief that "if you don't vote, you don't count" was killed here defending his home and family from a...

          Vernon Dahmer (1908-1966), a farmer, businessman, and Civil Rights leader widley known for his belief that "if you don't vote, you don't count" was killed here defending his home and family from a...

          • mississippi
          • civil rights

          A Bench by the Road - Hattiesburg

          There is no place you or I can go, to think about or not think about, to summon the presences of, or recollect the absences of slaves; nothing that reminds us of the ones who made the journey and...

          There is no place you or I can go, to think about or not think about, to summon the presences of, or recollect the absences of slaves; nothing that reminds us of the ones who made the journey and...

          • mississippi
          • civil rights...

          Stephen Tyng Mather -- Lassen National Park

          Submitted by Nathaniel Platt.

          Submitted by Nathaniel Platt.

            Millennium Skate Park at Owls Head

            CITY OF NEW YORKMILLENNIUM SKATE PARK AT OWLS HEAD 2001 RUDOLPH W GIULIANI, MAYOR HOWARD GOLDEN, BOROUGH PRESIDENT MARTIN J. GOLDEN, COUNCIL MEMBER HENRY J STERN, COMMISSIONER MILLENNIUM VOLUNTEER...

            CITY OF NEW YORKMILLENNIUM SKATE PARK AT OWLS HEAD 2001 RUDOLPH W GIULIANI, MAYOR HOWARD GOLDEN, BOROUGH PRESIDENT MARTIN J. GOLDEN, COUNCIL MEMBER HENRY J STERN, COMMISSIONER MILLENNIUM...

            • brooklyn
            • bay ridge
            • owl's head park
            • park
            • skate park
            • rudy giuliani
            • howard golden
            • henry stern
            • j. grant anderson
            • peter wolpensinger
            • 2001