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

Jarvis Cocker

JARVIS COCKER MUSICIAN  Sustained broken leg due to clambering out a window above this site.  1985   Submitted by @cyclingtiger  

JARVIS COCKER MUSICIAN  Sustained broken leg due to clambering out a window above this site.  1985 Submitted by @cyclingtiger

  • england
  • sheffield

R. B. Wetherill Laboratory of Chemistry

ACS Chemistry for Life National Historic Chemical Landmark R. B. Wetherill Laboratory of Chemistry Purdue University West Lafayette, Indiana   The R. B. Wetherill Laboratory of Chemistry at Purdue...

ACS Chemistry for Life National Historic Chemical Landmark R. B. Wetherill Laboratory of Chemistry Purdue University West Lafayette, Indiana   The R. B. Wetherill Laboratory of Chemistry at...

  • wetherill
  • chemistry laboratory
  • purdue university
  • west lafayette
  • indiana
  • nobel prize
  • herbert c. brown
  • ei-ichi negishi
  • richard benb...

Barbara Cook

In Honor Of Barbara I. Cook, Dean of Students 1980-87, we dedicate this marker to celebrate her 31 years of service to Purdue and its students. The power of her warmth extends to all. Friends,...

In Honor Of Barbara I. Cook, Dean of Students 1980-87, we dedicate this marker to celebrate her 31 years of service to Purdue and its students. The power of her warmth extends to all....

  • barbara cook
  • purdue university
  • west lafayette
  • indiana
  • mortar board

Michael Gaismair plaque

A plaque to commemorate the killing of Michael Gaismair. Gaismair was a reformer and later social rebel that fought for egality and democratic rule in South Tyrol during the 'farmers-wars of 1525...

A plaque to commemorate the killing of Michael Gaismair. Gaismair was a reformer and later social rebel that fought for egality and democratic rule in South Tyrol during the 'farmers-wars of...

  • padova
  • gaismair
  • farmers revolt
  • italy

Spirits In A Landscape

Spirits In A Landscape This work represents various elements of the natural world, more precisely the birds and animals to be found in this Province. They are a reflection of our own human...

Spirits In A Landscape This work represents various elements of the natural world, more precisely the birds and animals to be found in this Province. They are a reflection of our own human...

  • vancouver
  • british columbia
  • canada
  • art
  • sculpture

Jasper

Vancouver Biennale Jasper John Clement, United States BD. 1969 – Painted tubular steel 488 cm x 274 cm Jasper is a whimsical sculpture by Brooklyn-based artist John Clement. His trademark steel...

Vancouver Biennale Jasper John Clement, United States BD. 1969 – Painted tubular steel 488 cm x 274 cm Jasper is a whimsical sculpture by Brooklyn-based artist John Clement. His trademark steel...

  • vancouver
  • british columbia
  • canada
  • art
  • sculpture

Abbott House

City of Vancouver Heritage Building Abbott House The first superintendent of The Pacific Division of the Canadian Pacific Railway, Harry B. Abbott was a prominent figure in the development of...

City of Vancouver Heritage Building Abbott House The first superintendent of The Pacific Division of the Canadian Pacific Railway, Harry B. Abbott was a prominent figure in the development...

  • vancouver
  • british columbia
  • canada
  • heritage building
  • building
  • house
  • canadian pac...

Vancouver Gallery Offsite (Spring 2016 display)

Vancouver Gallery Offsite   Offsite Offsite is the Vancouver Art Gallery’s outdoor public art space in the heart of the city. Presenting an innovative program of temporary projects, it is a site...

Vancouver Gallery Offsite   Offsite Offsite is the Vancouver Art Gallery’s outdoor public art space in the heart of the city. Presenting an innovative program of temporary projects, it is a site...

  • vancouver
  • british columbia
  • canada
  • art

80th Street Overpass

80th Street Overpass Officially opened June 28, 2012 In recognition of Alpha Aviation Inc. for providing 8.5 acres of airport land to accommodate the construction of the 80th Street Overpass    ...

80th Street Overpass Officially opened June 28, 2012 In recognition of Alpha Aviation Inc. for providing 8.5 acres of airport land to accommodate the construction of the 80th Street Overpass  ...

  • vancouver
  • british columbia
  • canada
  • airport
  • overpass
  • delta
  • boundary bay

Gateway to the Pacific

1886 – 1986 Vancouver – Gateway to the Pacific This map shows our relationship to our neighbours around the Pacific Rim Presented to the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation by Lea Associates,...

1886 – 1986 Vancouver – Gateway to the Pacific This map shows our relationship to our neighbours around the Pacific Rim Presented to the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation by Lea...

  • vancouver
  • british columbia
  • canada
  • pacific rim
  • map
  • globe

Komagata Maru, 75th anniversary

Komagata Maru 75th anniversary On May 23, 1914, 376 British subjects (12 Hindus, 23 Muslims, and 340 Sikhs) of Indian origin arrived in Vancouver Harbour aboard the Komagata Maru, seeking to enter...

Komagata Maru 75th anniversary On May 23, 1914, 376 British subjects (12 Hindus, 23 Muslims, and 340 Sikhs) of Indian origin arrived in Vancouver Harbour aboard the Komagata Maru, seeking to...

    Jack Poole Plaza

    Jack Poole Plaza This plaza recognizes Jack Poole: A great Canadian, A great Westerner, A great man. Jack Poole was a giant of a man, a builder of better communities who voluntarily provided...

    Jack Poole Plaza This plaza recognizes Jack Poole: A great Canadian, A great Westerner, A great man. Jack Poole was a giant of a man, a builder of better communities who voluntarily...

    • vancouver
    • british columbia
    • canada
    • jack poole
    • plaza
    • olympics

    Digital Orca

    Digital Orca The ‘Digital Orca’ sculpture breaks down a three-dimensional Orca whale into cubic pixels – making a familiar symbol of the West Coast become something unexpected and new. This use of...

    Digital Orca The ‘Digital Orca’ sculpture breaks down a three-dimensional Orca whale into cubic pixels – making a familiar symbol of the West Coast become something unexpected and new. This use of...

    • vancouver
    • british columbia
    • canada
    • orca
    • whale
    • sculpture
    • douglas coupland
    • art

    Bank of Montreal

    City of Vancouver Heritage Building Bank of Montreal Architects: W.M. Somervell, 1915; K.G. Rea, 1924 This fine example of a Second Renaissance Revival temple bank served as the Bank of Montreal’s...

    City of Vancouver Heritage Building Bank of Montreal Architects: W.M. Somervell, 1915; K.G. Rea, 1924 This fine example of a Second Renaissance Revival temple bank served as the Bank of Montreal’s...

    • vancouver
    • british columbia
    • canada
    • bank
    • building
    • heritage building

    Vancouver Block

    City of Vancouver Heritage Building Vancouver Block Architects: Parr & Fee This prominent office building was designed for Dominic Burns, a member of the pioneering meat packing family, in 1911-12...

    City of Vancouver Heritage Building Vancouver Block Architects: Parr & Fee This prominent office building was designed for Dominic Burns, a member of the pioneering meat packing family, in...

    • vancouver
    • british columbia
    • canada
    • building