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

Hookston Station Historic Exhibit

    Susie & Phil Friedman

    THANKS TO ALL THOSE WHO'VE MADE THIS BEAUTIFUL TRAIL POSSIBLE SUSIE & PHIL FRIEDMAN

    THANKS TO ALL THOSE WHO'VE MADE THIS BEAUTIFUL TRAIL POSSIBLE SUSIE & PHIL FRIEDMAN

      Zirkel No. 1

      Zirkel No. 1 Carsten Meier, a visiting artist from Caine College of the Arts at Utah State University, constructed Zirkel No. 1 in March 2018. It is an earth sculpture using native live Black...

      Zirkel No. 1 Carsten Meier, a visiting artist from Caine College of the Arts at Utah State University, constructed Zirkel No. 1 in March 2018. It is an earth sculpture using native live Black...

        Kids With Cancer Mural

        The Colorful ceramic frieze on the Triumphal Arch was developed from drawings from local children fighting cancer, under the direction of artist Brian Borrello.  "Through the Kids with Cancer...

        The Colorful ceramic frieze on the Triumphal Arch was developed from drawings from local children fighting cancer, under the direction of artist Brian Borrello.  "Through the Kids with...

        • louisiana
        • children
        • kids
        • medicine
        • cancer
        • mural

        The Pythian Temple

          The architecturally acclaimed Pythian Temple building at 234 Loyola Avenue (formerly South Saratoga) is one of New Orleans' storied landmarks. From 1908 to 1941, members of the Knights of...

          The architecturally acclaimed Pythian Temple building at 234 Loyola Avenue (formerly South Saratoga) is one of New Orleans' storied landmarks. From 1908 to 1941, members of the Knights of...

        • louiiana
        • new orleans
        • african american
        • architecture

        Fannie C. Williams - Valena C. Jones

         Fannie C WilliamsPioneer in Public Education As one of New Orleans' premier educators in the first half of the twentieth century, Fannie C. Williams steered this school through decades of...

         Fannie C WilliamsPioneer in Public Education As one of New Orleans' premier educators in the first half of the twentieth century, Fannie C. Williams steered this school through decades of...

        • louisiana
        • new orleans
        • african american
        • education
        • women
        • schools

        Mursley Water Tower

        In memory of 124612 P/I D.E.J. Bint DFM Pilot 657874 Sgt F.B. McHugh Pilot R96685 Sgt J.L.L. Belanger AG. R.C.A.F. HH948 Sgt C/J/ Fox WOP/AG. who lost their lives when Wellington B.J. 879 of 26...

        In memory of 124612 P/I D.E.J. Bint DFM Pilot 657874 Sgt F.B. McHugh Pilot R96685 Sgt J.L.L. Belanger AG. R.C.A.F. HH948 Sgt C/J/ Fox WOP/AG. who lost their lives when Wellington B.J. 879 of 26...

          1901 William B. Case Block

          1901 William B. Case Block  ONE OF THE LAST EARLY WOODEN BUILDINGS  IN DOWNTOWN MAYNARD Submitted by  @russcamphoto  

          1901 William B. Case Block  ONE OF THE LAST EARLY WOODEN BUILDINGS  IN DOWNTOWN MAYNARD Submitted by  @russcamphoto

            Denham Springs

            This historic site is the site of ground-water springs which at one time came to the surface. This has figured into the city's name since at least the 1850's. The area has been known as Amite...

            This historic site is the site of ground-water springs which at one time came to the surface. This has figured into the city's name since at least the 1850's. The area has been known as...

            • louisiana
            • livingston parish
            • springs
            • water

            Have a rest and consider why and what for.

            "Erected to commemorate the unexpected arrival of my Grandfather Lt. Kurt K.W. Kyck in Ireland on the 20th August 1940.All survived that day on Fatha Ridge, Mt. Brandon.Have a rest and consider...

            "Erected to commemorate the unexpected arrival of my Grandfather Lt. Kurt K.W. Kyck in Ireland on the 20th August 1940.All survived that day on Fatha Ridge, Mt. Brandon.Have a rest and...

            • ww2
            • kerry
            • ireland

            Metre Etalon

            Submitted by @VarlanOlivier

            Submitted by @VarlanOlivier

            • 1796
            • 1797

            Filming Location of Star Wars Jedi Temples Viewing Point

            Submitted by @zxqwd

            Submitted by @zxqwd

              Chewacla State Park

                To the Memory of Placer Co. Pioneers

                • lest we forget
                • 1849
                • 1913

                City of Auburn

                • gold
                • north fork
                • wood's dry diggings

                Jean Baptiste Charbonneau

                This Cedrus deodara was planted by Auburn Campfire Girls Pamela Stewart and Sharon Klein, end members cf the Auburn Garden Club on Arbor Day 1959. The tree was furnished by A.V. Schenek. Placer...

                This Cedrus deodara was planted by Auburn Campfire Girls Pamela Stewart and Sharon Klein, end members cf the Auburn Garden Club on Arbor Day 1959. The tree was furnished by A.V. Schenek. Placer...

                  BURNED 650000 BRICKS LOCALLY

                  HISTORICAL LANDMARK SITE OF FIRST CITY HALL BURNED 650000 BRICKS LOCALLY ON SUMMIT ST. COST OVER 2000, BUILT 1892-BURNED JULY 29. 1905 COMMUNITY PROJECT

                  HISTORICAL LANDMARK SITE OF FIRST CITY HALL BURNED 650000 BRICKS LOCALLY ON SUMMIT ST. COST OVER 2000, BUILT 1892-BURNED JULY 29. 1905 COMMUNITY PROJECT

                  • burned

                  SITE OF AMERICAN HOTEL

                  HISTORICAL LANDMARK SITE OF AMERICAN HOTEL ONE OF THE EARLY HOTELS BURNED 1855 -- REBUILT 1857  BURNED 1905 -- NOT REBUILT COMMUNITY PROJECT  

                  HISTORICAL LANDMARK SITE OF AMERICAN HOTEL ONE OF THE EARLY HOTELS BURNED 1855 -- REBUILT 1857  BURNED 1905 -- NOT REBUILT COMMUNITY PROJECT

                  • not rebuilt

                  Gold Star City

                  The City of Opelousas  Dedicates this perpetual memorial to honor our fallen heroes of St. Landry Parish who have made the ultimate sacrifice while defending the freedom of the United States of...

                  The City of Opelousas  Dedicates this perpetual memorial to honor our fallen heroes of St. Landry Parish who have made the ultimate sacrifice while defending the freedom of the United States...

                  • louisiana
                  • opelousas
                  • gold star
                  • military

                  Exedra Plaza Phase II

                  • magee