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

Remains of Secret WWII Radar Base at the Cape of Good Hope

    Akaka Falls, Big Island Hawaii

    Description of the geology of Akaka Falls, Big Island in Hawaii 

    Description of the geology of Akaka Falls, Big Island in Hawaii 

      Little Mountain Summit, Emigration Pass, Salt Lake City

      Plaque describing the pass through which the Mormons passed on the way into the Valley that would become Salt Lake City

      Plaque describing the pass through which the Mormons passed on the way into the Valley that would become Salt Lake City

        Abolish Grade Crossings

        The Depression and Elevation of this railroad to abolish grade crossings was authorized by the Legislature May 9th, 1903. A joint undertaking between the City Of New York and the Brooklyn Heights...

        The Depression and Elevation of this railroad to abolish grade crossings was authorized by the Legislature May 9th, 1903. A joint undertaking between the City Of New York and the Brooklyn Heights...

        • subway
        • brooklyn

        Vietnam War

        VIETNAM WAR 1965 - 1975 IN GRATEFUL REMEMBRANCE OF OVER 58,000 AMERICANS KILLED IN ACTION FOR THE PEACE, FREEDOM. AND INDEPENDENCE OF SOUTH VIETNAM VIETNAMESE UNITY COUNCIL OF THE BAY AREA

        VIETNAM WAR 1965 - 1975 IN GRATEFUL REMEMBRANCE OF OVER 58,000 AMERICANS KILLED IN ACTION FOR THE PEACE, FREEDOM. AND INDEPENDENCE OF SOUTH VIETNAM VIETNAMESE UNITY COUNCIL OF THE BAY AREA

          Alameda Vietnam Veterans

            Herbert Stovall

            IN MEMORY LIEUTENANT HERBERT B. STOVALL FOR TWENTY TWO YEARS OF DEVOTED SERVICE AND GIVNG HIS LIFE IN THE LINE OF DUTY AUGUST 16, 1995

            IN MEMORY LIEUTENANT HERBERT B. STOVALL FOR TWENTY TWO YEARS OF DEVOTED SERVICE AND GIVNG HIS LIFE IN THE LINE OF DUTY AUGUST 16, 1995

              Auburn Started

              AUBURN STARTED WHEN CLAUDE CHANA FOUND GOLD NEAR HERE MAY 16. 1848 PLACER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

              AUBURN STARTED WHEN CLAUDE CHANA FOUND GOLD NEAR HERE MAY 16. 1848 PLACER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

                Claude Chana

                CLAUDE CHANA ADVENTURER AND FIRST FRUIT RANCHER IN PLACER COUNTY. IN 1848 HE FOUND GOLD IN THE AUBURN RAVINE, WHICH LED TO THE SETTLEMENT OF A MIN- ING CAMP THAT LATER BECAME AUBURN

                CLAUDE CHANA ADVENTURER AND FIRST FRUIT RANCHER IN PLACER COUNTY. IN 1848 HE FOUND GOLD IN THE AUBURN RAVINE, WHICH LED TO THE SETTLEMENT OF A MIN- ING CAMP THAT LATER BECAME AUBURN

                • gold
                • ecv
                • gold rush

                Historic Denham Springs

                  This small “pocket” park was renovated by the Denham Springs Main Street organization and community partners. Members of the Denham Springs Fine Arts Association painted the mural using...

                  This small “pocket” park was renovated by the Denham Springs Main Street organization and community partners. Members of the Denham Springs Fine Arts Association painted the mural...

                • louisiana
                • livingston parish

                Why was Fort Buhlow Built?

                  Why was Fort Buhlow built? Fort Buhlow was built in response to rumors that the Union Army was going to attack the Red River in the spring of 1865. General Edmund Kirby Smith, commander of the...

                  Why was Fort Buhlow built? Fort Buhlow was built in response to rumors that the Union Army was going to attack the Red River in the spring of 1865. General Edmund Kirby Smith, commander of...

                • louisiana
                • civil war
                • fortification

                California Stamp Mill

                  Bob and Dorothy Laben

                    Vernon Lust

                      Russian Column

                      Representing several elements of Russian architecture, including a transition from square to round with heavier elements at the bottom to lighter and more ornate above, and with the famous onion...

                      Representing several elements of Russian architecture, including a transition from square to round with heavier elements at the bottom to lighter and more ornate above, and with the famous onion...

                      • louisiana
                      • new orleans
                      • architecture

                      Albany World War Veterans 1926

                        Persian Column

                        The unicorn has been used by many cultures and religions to express special qualities of strength and free spirit. Drinking from its horn was believed to cure a variety of diseases.

                        The unicorn has been used by many cultures and religions to express special qualities of strength and free spirit. Drinking from its horn was believed to cure a variety of diseases.

                        • louisiana
                        • new orleans
                        • architecture

                        South Asian Column

                        Designed to capture the essential flavor of Buddhist cultures, the curving metal swinging away from the column represents the cobra, a symbol of the importance of change and taking control of...

                        Designed to capture the essential flavor of Buddhist cultures, the curving metal swinging away from the column represents the cobra, a symbol of the importance of change and taking control...

                        • louisiana
                        • new orleans
                        • architecture

                        Arabic Column

                        Designed in the form of a minaret, this is a symbol of gathering people, ideas, and resources to carry out the act of healing.

                        Designed in the form of a minaret, this is a symbol of gathering people, ideas, and resources to carry out the act of healing.

                        • louisiana
                        • new orleans
                        • architecture

                        Berkeley Rose Garden