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

Freedom Form II

Submitted by @gkatz

Submitted by @gkatz

    U.S.S. Maine

    Submitted by @Ritterton

    Submitted by @Ritterton

      The Marston Drop

      From IG post

      From IG post

        Here Stood The Mansion of Governor Thomas Hutchinson Built About 1687

        Submitted by @RNewengland

        Submitted by @RNewengland

          The Chocorua Legend

            James A. Hyter, "Ol' Man River"

            Born in Athens, Alabama, on February 2, 1922, James Alfred Hyter moved to Memphis with his family when he was one week old. From 1978 to 1998, he sang "Ol Man River" in his deep, resonant voice at...

            Born in Athens, Alabama, on February 2, 1922, James Alfred Hyter moved to Memphis with his family when he was one week old. From 1978 to 1998, he sang "Ol Man River" in his deep, resonant voice at...

            • shelby county
            • tennessee

            Former Site of Eureka Lodgings Residence Emperor Norton

              Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail Campsite #76

              Submitted by @oranv

              Submitted by @oranv

                Mechanics' Union of Trade Association

                  Carmack's Pledge to the South

                  CARMACK'S PLEDGE TO THE SOUTH THE SOUTH IS A LAND THAT HAS KNOWN SORROWS: IT IS A LAND THAT HAS BROKEN THE ASHEN CRUST AND MOISTENED IT WITH TEARS: A LAND SCARRED AND RIVEN BY THE PLOWSHARE OF WAR...

                  CARMACK'S PLEDGE TO THE SOUTH THE SOUTH IS A LAND THAT HAS KNOWN SORROWS: IT IS A LAND THAT HAS BROKEN THE ASHEN CRUST AND MOISTENED IT WITH TEARS: A LAND SCARRED AND RIVEN BY THE PLOWSHARE OF WAR...

                    Rhodes Workers Killed and Injured at Work

                    In remembrance of all those workers in Rhodes tragically killed and injured at work from accidents and exposure to chemicals and asbestos. [Location approximate] Submitted by kevintsien

                    In remembrance of all those workers in Rhodes tragically killed and injured at work from accidents and exposure to chemicals and asbestos. [Location approximate] Submitted by kevintsien

                      Portsmouth Black Heritage Trail: Negro Pews

                        Last Stagecoach Hold-Up

                        Submitted by @JamesIsaak2

                        Submitted by @JamesIsaak2

                          Phyllis Pearsall

                          In 1936, Phyllis Pearsall produced the first London A-Z Atlas. She had walked the city for 18 hours a day & compiled a 23,000 card index of streets, kept in shoeboxes under her bed. Unable to find...

                          In 1936, Phyllis Pearsall produced the first London A-Z Atlas. She had walked the city for 18 hours a day & compiled a 23,000 card index of streets, kept in shoeboxes under her bed. Unable to find...

                            The Undaunted Spirit

                              Thomas Ellis

                                The Stewart Building

                                The Stewart Building From the time of its construction in 1910 until 1990, this building was operated as a drug store. It was built by a carpenter named William Dorr.  Soon after, Charles Henry...

                                The Stewart Building From the time of its construction in 1910 until 1990, this building was operated as a drug store. It was built by a carpenter named William Dorr.  Soon after, Charles Henry...

                                • saskatoon

                                The Aden Bowman Residence

                                The Aden Bowman Residence Designed in a vernacular style by Saskatoon architect, R. M. Thompson, and built in 1923 for Aden and Lillie Bowman, this residence is deeply connected to local commerce,...

                                The Aden Bowman Residence Designed in a vernacular style by Saskatoon architect, R. M. Thompson, and built in 1923 for Aden and Lillie Bowman, this residence is deeply connected to local...

                                • saskatoon

                                Marr Residence

                                Marr Residence Built in 1994 by the Marr family, the Marr Residence is the oldest building in Saskatoon on its original location and one of the first to be built in the settlement.  During the...

                                Marr Residence Built in 1994 by the Marr family, the Marr Residence is the oldest building in Saskatoon on its original location and one of the first to be built in the settlement.  During...

                                • saskatoon
                                • saskatchewan
                                • meewasin

                                Leonard Nimoy

                                From IG post

                                From IG post

                                • holy shrine
                                • 2009