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

Mary Immaculate

Mary Immaculate This statue, which was obtained from Mary Immaculate Hospital, is dedicated to Father Ignatius Zeller, the first Pastor of Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, the...

  • new york
  • queens
  • jamaica
  • virgin mary
  • ignatius zeller
  • church
  • 1902
  • 2009

Sakura Park

SAKURA PARK 2.067 ACRES Located between Riverside Church and International House, Sakura Park owes its name to the more than 2,000 cherry trees delivered to parks in New York City from Japan...

  • new york
  • manhattan
  • sakura park
  • morningside park
  • riverside church
  • john d. rockefeller
  • 1912
  • 1909
  • 1896
  • 1932

Mrs. Helen Osborne Storrow (Mrs. James Jackson Storrow)

Mrs. James Jackson Storrow (Mrs. Helen Osborne Storrow) 1864-1944 Her gift to the commonwealth as a memorial to her husband and her interest in recreation and her love of the beautiful...

  • boathouse
  • community
  • storrow
  • boats
  • sailing

Barnett Newman

Barnett Newman January 29, 1905 - July 4, 1970 685 West End Avenue Born on the Lower East Side, the son of Jewish immigrants from Poland, abstract expressionist Barnett Newman was one of...

  • barnett newman
  • artist
  • poland
  • holocaust
  • obelisk
  • jewish

Enchanted Woods is dedicated to the memory of Lois F. & Henry S. McNeil

Enchanted Woods is dedicated to the memory of Lois F. & Henry S. McNeil whose love, commitment and generosity to Winterthur made it possible Submitted by @lampbane

  • delaware
  • wilmington
  • winterthur
  • botanical garden
  • enchanted woods
  • lois mcneil
  • henry mcneil

Jake, Sarah and Ellie Kaiser

Given with love to Jake, Sarah and Ellie Kaiser

  • delaware
  • wilmington
  • winterthur
  • botanical garden
  • jake kaiser
  • sarah kaiser
  • ellie kaiser

Black, Trans & Alive (Qweens Song)

Black, Trans & Alive (Qweens Song), 2021 Glori J. Tuitt "Black, Trans & Alive" is a project conceived to honor the life and contributions of Black trans femme community leaders and...

  • new york
  • queens
  • flushing
  • flushing meadows
  • flushing mea...
  • corona park
  • glori tuitt
  • trans
  • mural
  • art
  • 2021

Saint Anthony of Padua

STATUE OF SAINT ANTHONY OF PADUA IN LOVING MEMORY OF MONSIGNOR ANTHONY J. DALLA VILLA RECTOR OF THE CATHEDRAL 1988-2001 Submitted by @lampbane

  • new york
  • manhattan
  • midtown
  • rockfeller center
  • anthony j. d...
  • saint anthony
  • st. patrick'...
  • 1988
  • 2001

St. Anthony of Padua Chapel

THE CHAPEL OF ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA WAS ERECTED THROUGH THE GENEROSITY OF MRS. JOSEPH A. DONOHUE OF SAN FRANCISCO AND CONSECRATED BY MOST REVEREND MICHAEL AUGUSTINE CORRIGAN, D.D. ARCHBISHOP OF...

  • new york
  • manhattan
  • midtown
  • rockfeller center
  • saint anthony
  • st. patrick'...
  • 1894

March Bank

March Bank Begun in 1902, when Henry Francis du Pont was twenty-two, March Bank is the oldest surviving garden area at Winterthur. Du Pont studied The Wild Garden (1904) and other writings by...

  • delaware
  • wilmington
  • winterthur
  • botanical garden
  • henry franci...
  • william robinson
  • 1902
  • 1904
  • 1940s

Oak Hill & Enchanted Woods

Oak Hill & Enchanted Woods This area may be enjoyed by strolling along the grassy areas that afford spectacular views of the surrounding countryside and ponds below. Drifts of colorful native and...

  • delaware
  • wilmington
  • winterthur
  • botanical garden

In Honor of Joseph Downs

Donated by Barbara Downs Lashua In Honor of her Uncle Joseph Downs Curator of Wintertour Museum 1949-1954 Sponsored by the Children of Sherman & Barbara Lashua

  • delaware
  • wilmington
  • winterthur
  • botanical garden
  • barbara lashua
  • joseph downs
  • 1949
  • 1954

Acorn Tearoom

Acorn Tearoom Enchanted Woods given by Louisa & Robert Duemling In memory of Aileen Madelon du Pont Submitted by @lampbane

  • delaware
  • wilmington
  • winterthur
  • botanical garden
  • aileen madel...
  • robert duemling
  • louisa duemling

Fairy Flower Labyrinth

Fairy Flower Labyrinth in loving memory of Barbara Foster Vietor December 7, 1956–May 17, 1966 given by her mother Anna Glen Vietor and her six siblings David Butler Vietor & Nancy B....

  • delaware
  • wilmington
  • winterthur
  • botanical garden
  • barbara fost...
  • anna glen vietor

Bird's Nest

Bird's Nest Enchanted Woods given by B James Findlay, Hathaway Findlay, Karen, George, Emily, Jordan & Sam Gowen, Charles, Anna, Charlotte & Abigail Jordan Michael & Samantha Jordan,...

  • delaware
  • wilmington
  • winterthur
  • botanical garden
  • enchanted woods
  • lois mcneil
  • henry mcneil