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

Buddy Amos

  • train
  • wwii
  • patches
  • pima

Ory Residence

Edward "Kid" Ory (1886), trombonist, saxophonist, composer & bandleader, lived here at 2135 Jackson Ave. from 1910 until 1916. He led the Woodlawn Band in Laplace, & his own band in N.O. He...

Edward "Kid" Ory (1886), trombonist, saxophonist, composer & bandleader, lived here at 2135 Jackson Ave. from 1910 until 1916. He led the Woodlawn Band in Laplace, & his own band in N.O....

  • louisiana
  • new orleans
  • jazz
  • music

Gene King

Gene, a lifelong resident of Turkey Creek - Wisner, hosted the Franklin & Delta Country Music Oprys. He traveled the globe as bandleader with Roy Clark, Michael Landon, George Goober Lindsey, The...

Gene, a lifelong resident of Turkey Creek - Wisner, hosted the Franklin & Delta Country Music Oprys. He traveled the globe as bandleader with Roy Clark, Michael Landon, George Goober Lindsey, The...

  • louisiana
  • music
  • franklin parish

Rayville's African American School

Founded in 1904, initially known as "The College.” Approved as a junior high in 1933. Became Rayville Colored School in 1936. Graduated first students in 1939 as a high school. Renamed Rayville...

Founded in 1904, initially known as "The College.” Approved as a junior high in 1933. Became Rayville Colored School in 1936. Graduated first students in 1939 as a high school. Renamed...

  • louisiana
  • education
  • african-american

John Nichol

Honouring the bravery and sacrifice ofJohn Nicholof Armagn Fire Station, who gave his life in the line of duty at Upper English St. Armagh27th August 1976

Honouring the bravery and sacrifice ofJohn Nicholof Armagn Fire Station, who gave his life in the line of duty at Upper English St. Armagh27th August 1976

  • northern ireland
  • firefighter
  • hero

Brian Boroimhe (Brian Boru)

Brian Boru was born in County Clare during a time when Ireland was divided into kingdoms, ruled over by one High King or "Ard Rí". Brian Boru claimed the high kingship in 1001.When the northern...

Brian Boru was born in County Clare during a time when Ireland was divided into kingdoms, ruled over by one High King or "Ard Rí". Brian Boru claimed the high kingship in 1001.When the...

  • northern ireland
  • county armagh
  • st. patrick'...

Owen and Eloise Luu

"You are braver than you believe, and stronger and smarter than you think" Winnie the Pooh For Owen and Eloise Luu

"You are braver than you believe, and stronger and smarter than you think" Winnie the Pooh For Owen and Eloise Luu

    Grange Hall

      Kendall Alley

      Named for Bela Otis Kendall, a well-known businessman in Pasadena. 

      Named for Bela Otis Kendall, a well-known businessman in Pasadena. 

      • pasadena
      • kendall building
      • buildings

      The Ruth Dodsun Field

      Ruth Dodsun dedicated her life to the citizens of the City of Glendale. 

      Ruth Dodsun dedicated her life to the citizens of the City of Glendale. 

      • glendale
      • baseball fields

      The Croton Fountain

      The Croton Fountain 1842-1870 This was the location of the Croton Fountain. It was fed by the Croton Aqueduct, which provided New York City with its first dependable supply of pure water....

      The Croton Fountain 1842-1870 This was the location of the Croton Fountain. It was fed by the Croton Aqueduct, which provided New York City with its first dependable supply of pure...

      • new york
      • manhattan
      • city hall park
      • fountain
      • 1842
      • 1870
      • croton

      Shea Bridge

      SHEA BRIDGE   SHEA STADIUM 1964-2008   WILLIAM A. SHEA, A PROMINENT NEW YORK ATTORNEY, WAS THE DRIVING FORCE IN THE EFFORT TO BRING NATIONAL LEAGUE BASEBALL BACK TO THE CITY AFTER THE BROOKLYN...

      SHEA BRIDGE   SHEA STADIUM 1964-2008   WILLIAM A. SHEA, A PROMINENT NEW YORK ATTORNEY, WAS THE DRIVING FORCE IN THE EFFORT TO BRING NATIONAL LEAGUE BASEBALL BACK TO THE CITY AFTER THE BROOKLYN...

      • new york
      • queens
      • shea stadium
      • citifield
      • willets point
      • baseball
      • stadium
      • william shea
      • 2008

      R.J. Patterson

      1868-1930   Founder 'Catch-My-Pal' Temperance Association 1909. Minister of this Church 1892-1910.

      1868-1930   Founder 'Catch-My-Pal' Temperance Association 1909. Minister of this Church 1892-1910.

      • northern ireland
      • temperance
      • great britian

      William Ulmer Brewery

      Vigelius & Ulmer's Continental Lagerbier BreweryErected A.D. 1872Submitted by @lampbane

      Vigelius & Ulmer's Continental Lagerbier BreweryErected A.D. 1872Submitted by @lampbane

      • new york
      • brooklyn
      • bushwick
      • brewery
      • william ulmer
      • 1872

      Mall Restoration Scheme

      • northern ireland
      • park
      • great britain