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

City Hall Annex, Berkeley

CITY OF BERKELEY LANDMARK designated in 1988 CITY HALL ANNEX James W. Plachek, Architect 1925 Constructed in 1925 when Berkeley’s population was growing rapidly, this building accommodated a...

CITY OF BERKELEY LANDMARK designated in 1988 CITY HALL ANNEX James W. Plachek, Architect 1925 Constructed in 1925 when Berkeley’s population was growing rapidly, this building accommodated...

  • department o...
  • berkeley
  • city hall
  • plachek
  • dairies
  • annex
  • bay area
  • california

POW/MIA Vacant Bench Memorial

"The Sons of the American Legion Squadron 65 proudly dedicate this memorial to all those Veterans, past, present and future, who have given of themselves for the United States of America." "We...

"The Sons of the American Legion Squadron 65 proudly dedicate this memorial to all those Veterans, past, present and future, who have given of themselves for the United States of America." "We...

  • pow/mia
  • bench

J.T. WESLEY SMITH

IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY FIANCE  J.T. WESLEY SMITH 1930 - 1972 PLANE CRASH AT SEA OUR LOVE IS FOREVER A LOVING SON & FATHER The Sea Island Heritage Society are looking for information about the...

IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY FIANCE  J.T. WESLEY SMITH 1930 - 1972 PLANE CRASH AT SEA OUR LOVE IS FOREVER A LOVING SON & FATHER The Sea Island Heritage Society are looking for information about...

  • vancouver
  • yvr
  • iona beach r...
  • iona spit trail
  • memorial
  • plane crash
  • j.t. wesley smith
  • fiance

The Crooked Tree

The Crooked Tree Crooked tree, the road sign of the Native American Indian. Pointing the direction of the next village, crooked trees, AKA trail trees, marked trails from Canada to Florida.

The Crooked Tree Crooked tree, the road sign of the Native American Indian. Pointing the direction of the next village, crooked trees, AKA trail trees, marked trails from Canada to Florida.

    St. Louis Zoological Park Chain of Lakes

    St. Louis Zoological Park Chain of Lakes Dedicated to the people of St. Louis City and County Who expressed their faith in the Zoo On April 6, 1971, by establishing the Zoo-Museum District erected...

    St. Louis Zoological Park Chain of Lakes Dedicated to the people of St. Louis City and County Who expressed their faith in the Zoo On April 6, 1971, by establishing the Zoo-Museum District...

    • zoo
    • dedication
    • st. louis
    • illinois

    Gravesites of two War of 1812 Soldiers

    Gravesites Two War of 1812 soldiers While on a March from Plattsburgh to Sackets Harbor Died and are Buried on this Historic Spot Location: Route 24, Town of Pierrepont, NY Photo and description...

    Gravesites Two War of 1812 soldiers While on a March from Plattsburgh to Sackets Harbor Died and are Buried on this Historic Spot Location: Route 24, Town of Pierrepont, NY Photo and...

    • graves
    • war of 1812
    • plattsburgh
    • sacketts har...
    • ny

    Pennsylvania Railroad WWII Memorial

    IN MEMORY OF THE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD WHO LAID DOWN THEIR LIVES FOR OUR COUNTRY 1941 - 1945 More information...

    IN MEMORY OF THE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD WHO LAID DOWN THEIR LIVES FOR OUR COUNTRY 1941 - 1945 More information...

    • philadelphia...

    Octave Chanute 1832-1910

    The figure of Octave Chanute is pointing toward the dunes where, in July of 1896, he conducted his famous experiments with gliders. These experiments had a dramatic impact on the history of...

    The figure of Octave Chanute is pointing toward the dunes where, in July of 1896, he conducted his famous experiments with gliders. These experiments had a dramatic impact on the history of...

    • gary
    • indiana
    • marquette park
    • octave chanute
    • flight
    • gliders
    • indiana dunes
    • wright brothers

    Octave Chanute's Glider Experiments

    Octave Chanute arrived at Miller Beach, Gary, Indiana, on June 22, 1896, to perform gliding flight experiments in the Dunes just west of this site. Over 700 successful flights provided him with...

    Octave Chanute arrived at Miller Beach, Gary, Indiana, on June 22, 1896, to perform gliding flight experiments in the Dunes just west of this site. Over 700 successful flights provided him with...

    • gary
    • indiana
    • marquette park
    • octave chanute
    • flight
    • gliders
    • indiana dunes
    • wright brothers

    Burlington Zephyr

    The first streamline train in America in regular service May 26, 1934 - Non-stop run Denver to Chicago 1015.4 miles in 13 hours, 5 minutes Average speed 77.6 - Maximum speed 112.5 miles an hour...

    The first streamline train in America in regular service May 26, 1934 - Non-stop run Denver to Chicago 1015.4 miles in 13 hours, 5 minutes Average speed 77.6 - Maximum speed 112.5 miles an hour...

    • chicago
    • illinois
    • museum of sc...
    • burlington zephyr
    • train
    • streamline
    • zephyr
    • pioneer zephyr

    Armistice Day Storm

     On November 11, 1940, a severe storm swept the Great Lakes area. As it crossed Lake Michigan, ships and seamen fought to reach safety away from it's blinding winds and towering seas. Between Big...

     On November 11, 1940, a severe storm swept the Great Lakes area. As it crossed Lake Michigan, ships and seamen fought to reach safety away from it's blinding winds and towering seas. Between...

      S.S. City of Flint 32 Memorial

       In memory of the carferry S.S. City of Flint 32, driven ashore during the great armistice day storm of November 11, 1940 about 500 feet offshore of this location. Vessel returned to service....

       In memory of the carferry S.S. City of Flint 32, driven ashore during the great armistice day storm of November 11, 1940 about 500 feet offshore of this location. Vessel returned to...

        Mason County Courthouses

         Ludington became the Mason County seat in 1873, when county offices were moved from the now vanished village of Little Sauble. At that time, Ludington was the county's most prosperous settlement....

         Ludington became the Mason County seat in 1873, when county offices were moved from the now vanished village of Little Sauble. At that time, Ludington was the county's most prosperous settlement....

          Bent's Old Fort Trading Post

          Erected at the request of The Daughters of the American Revolution 1910 by A E Reynolds Bents Fort on the Santa Fe Trail as shown by ruins of walls in 1909 1822 The Santa Fe Trail 1875 This stone...

          Erected at the request of The Daughters of the American Revolution 1910 by A E Reynolds Bents Fort on the Santa Fe Trail as shown by ruins of walls in 1909 1822 The Santa Fe Trail 1875 This stone...

          • western amer...
          • colorado
          • santa fe trail

          Santa Fe Trail marker

          Santa Fe Trail 1822-1872 Marked by the daughters of the American Revolution and the State of Colorado 1908  

          Santa Fe Trail 1822-1872 Marked by the daughters of the American Revolution and the State of Colorado 1908

          • bent's old fort
          • pioneers
          • western amer...

          Alexandra J. Foto

          In loving memory of Alexandra J. Foto May 1995 - August 2014 Her first university goal was to "Go to Waterloo and shine" And SHINE she did.

          In loving memory of Alexandra J. Foto May 1995 - August 2014 Her first university goal was to "Go to Waterloo and shine" And SHINE she did.

          • university o...

          Historic Site of Mel's Bowl Sign

          Transcription:   Historic site of Mel's Bowl Sign AN ICONIC REDWOOD CITY SIGN   The Mel's Bowl sign was once located on this site. Influenced by car culture, jets, the space age and the atomic...

          Transcription:   Historic site of Mel's Bowl Sign AN ICONIC REDWOOD CITY SIGN   The Mel's Bowl sign was once located on this site. Influenced by car culture, jets, the space age and the atomic...

          • bowling
          • mel's
          • redwood city
          • california

          The First Holy Mass at For Duquesne

          THIS TABLE COMMEMORATES THE FIRST HOLY MASS AT FORT DUQUESNE, CELEBRATED APRIL 16TH, 1754, BY THE REVEREND DENYS BARON, CHAPLAIN TO THE FRENCH FORCES IN OCCUPANCY---- THIS CHURCH OF ST. MARY...

          THIS TABLE COMMEMORATES THE FIRST HOLY MASS AT FORT DUQUESNE, CELEBRATED APRIL 16TH, 1754, BY THE REVEREND DENYS BARON, CHAPLAIN TO THE FRENCH FORCES IN OCCUPANCY---- THIS CHURCH OF ST....

          • pittsburgh
          • pennsylvania
          • duquesne
          • baron
          • french forces

          Lee Vining

          LEE VINING THE NAME OF THIS COMMUNITY HONORS LEROY VINING, IN 1852 LT. TREADWELL MOORE AND SOLDIERS OF THE 2ND INFANTRY PURSUED INDIANS OF CHIEF TENAYA'S TREE FROM YOSEMITE ACROSS THE SIERRA VIA...

          LEE VINING THE NAME OF THIS COMMUNITY HONORS LEROY VINING, IN 1852 LT. TREADWELL MOORE AND SOLDIERS OF THE 2ND INFANTRY PURSUED INDIANS OF CHIEF TENAYA'S TREE FROM YOSEMITE ACROSS THE SIERRA...

          • vining
          • ecv
          • yosemite
          • california
          • mono loake

          Haight/McTaggart Residence: Edmonton Municipall Historic Resource

          • yeg
          • yegheritage
          • edmonton
          • alberta avenue
          • norwood
          • house
          • craftsman