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

French Patriots of 1768

To the French patriots of 1768 who, in revolt against the transfer of the province of Louisiana from France to Spain, first voiced in America the principle of self-determination of nations.  In...

To the French patriots of 1768 who, in revolt against the transfer of the province of Louisiana from France to Spain, first voiced in America the principle of self-determination of nations. ...

    BDES Hall

      In Memory of Claude & Rhoda Diridon 1913 - 1994 By Their Family

        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