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

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

    Brooklyn Botanic Garden Native Flora Garden

    BROOKLYN BOTANIC GARDENTHE TREES, SHRUBS AND OTHER PLANTS IN THIS 2-ACRE WOODLAND ARE NATIVE TO THE AREA WITHIN 100 MILES OF THIS GARDENSubmitted by @lampbane

    BROOKLYN BOTANIC GARDENTHE TREES, SHRUBS AND OTHER PLANTS IN THIS 2-ACRE WOODLAND ARE NATIVE TO THE AREA WITHIN 100 MILES OF THIS GARDENSubmitted by @lampbane

    • brooklyn
    • brooklyn bot...
    • garden
    • woodland

    WTC E Subway Entrance Area

    WTC / E-SUBWAY ENTRANCE AREA This World Trade Center subway entrance area retains the same design and appearance of this space as it existed prior to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001....

    WTC / E-SUBWAY ENTRANCE AREA This World Trade Center subway entrance area retains the same design and appearance of this space as it existed prior to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001....

    • new york
    • manhattan
    • world trade center
    • wtc
    • oculus
    • path
    • subway

    World Trade Center 9/11 doors

    The markings of this door were made by search and rescue teams in the immediate aftermath of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center. The code indicates that the search occured on...

    The markings of this door were made by search and rescue teams in the immediate aftermath of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center. The code indicates that the search occured on...

    • new york
    • manhattan
    • world trade center
    • wtc
    • oculus
    • path
    • subway

    Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company Jersey City warehouse

    The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company was founded in New York in 1859 by George Huntington Hartford and George Gilman as the nation's first food chain. A&P's Jersey City warehouse, designed by...

    The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company was founded in New York in 1859 by George Huntington Hartford and George Gilman as the nation's first food chain. A&P's Jersey City warehouse, designed by...

    • new jersey
    • jersey city
    • a&p
    • supermarket
    • warehouse
    • 1959
    • 1907

    Occulus

    Kristin Jones Andrew Ginzel Occulus 1998 Stone and glass mosaic Fabricated by Rinaldo Piras, Sectile s.n.c., Rome, Italy Commissioned by Metropolitan Transportation Authority Arts for Transit and...

    Kristin Jones Andrew Ginzel Occulus 1998 Stone and glass mosaic Fabricated by Rinaldo Piras, Sectile s.n.c., Rome, Italy Commissioned by Metropolitan Transportation Authority Arts for Transit and...

    • new york
    • manhattan
    • world trade center
    • wtc
    • subway
    • art

    Greenpoint Brooklyn Public Library Glacial outcroppings

    Glacial outcroppings These rocks have a story to tell you. During the last ice age, the Laurentide Ice Sheet began expanding above the area where you're now standing to heights that exceed...

    Glacial outcroppings These rocks have a story to tell you. During the last ice age, the Laurentide Ice Sheet began expanding above the area where you're now standing to heights that...

    • new york
    • brooklyn
    • library
    • rocks

    Our Lady of Mt. St. Carmel statue

    This Restored Statue Of Our Lady Of Mt. Carmel Was Donated By Joseph Anella Jr. Joseph Anella III Theresa Anella (Feeney)In Loving Memory Of Frances Angelina Russo Anella Joseph John Anella Sr....

    This Restored Statue Of Our Lady Of Mt. Carmel Was Donated By Joseph Anella Jr. Joseph Anella III Theresa Anella (Feeney)In Loving Memory Of Frances Angelina Russo Anella Joseph John Anella Sr....

    • brooklyn
    • greenpoint
    • church
    • catholic

    De Lamar Mansion

    DE LAMAR MANSION 233 MADISON AVENUE THIS IMPRESSIVE MURRAY HILL MANSION WAS BUILT FOR JOSEPH RAPHAEL DE LAMAR IN 1902-05. BORN IN AMSTERDAM, DE LAMAR IMMIGRATED TO THE UNITED STATES IN THE LATE...

    DE LAMAR MANSION 233 MADISON AVENUE THIS IMPRESSIVE MURRAY HILL MANSION WAS BUILT FOR JOSEPH RAPHAEL DE LAMAR IN 1902-05. BORN IN AMSTERDAM, DE LAMAR IMMIGRATED TO THE UNITED STATES IN THE LATE...

    • new york
    • manhattan
    • landmark
    • joseph de lamar
    • 1918
    • 1973
    • 1975
    • 2019