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

ACE Roller Coaster Landmark, The Cyclone

ACE ROLLER COASTER LANDMARK   The American Coaster Enthusiasts recognize Cyclone as an ACE Roller Coaster Landmark, a designation reserved for rides of historic significance. With a demand for new...

ACE ROLLER COASTER LANDMARK   The American Coaster Enthusiasts recognize Cyclone as an ACE Roller Coaster Landmark, a designation reserved for rides of historic significance. With a demand for...

  • brooklyn
  • coney island
  • american coa...
  • the cyclone
  • roller coaster
  • 1927
  • 1937
  • 1974
  • 1988
  • 1991
  • 2002

The Cyclone

THE CYCLONE 1.17 ACRES This parkland, located on Surf Avenue and 10th Street, is named for the Cyclone roller coaster, one of Coney Island's most famous attractions. Covering 2,640 feet of track...

THE CYCLONE 1.17 ACRES This parkland, located on Surf Avenue and 10th Street, is named for the Cyclone roller coaster, one of Coney Island's most famous attractions. Covering 2,640 feet of...

  • brooklyn
  • coney island
  • the cyclone
  • roller coaster
  • 1927
  • 1975
  • 1978
  • 1991
  • 2008
  • 2010

Pat Auletta Steeplechase Pier

NYC BEACHES Coney Island Pat Auletta Steeplechase Pier The Tilyou family opened Steeplechase Park in 1897, marking the beginning of Coney Island's reputation as the "Nation's Playground" and the...

NYC BEACHES Coney Island Pat Auletta Steeplechase Pier The Tilyou family opened Steeplechase Park in 1897, marking the beginning of Coney Island's reputation as the "Nation's Playground" and...

  • brooklyn
  • coney island
  • steeplechase park
  • steeplechase pier
  • hurricane sandy
  • beach
  • pier
  • 1897
  • 1907
  • 1911
  • 1941
  • 1938
  • 1992
  • 2012

Hurricane Sandy High Water Mark

HIGH WATER MARK 5.0 FEET October 29, 2012 ON THIS DAY, HURRICANE SANDY BROUGHT A STORM SURGE OF 5 FEET TO THIS LOCATION AS INDICATED BY THE RED LINE BELOW. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT HURRICANES IN...

HIGH WATER MARK 5.0 FEET October 29, 2012 ON THIS DAY, HURRICANE SANDY BROUGHT A STORM SURGE OF 5 FEET TO THIS LOCATION AS INDICATED BY THE RED LINE BELOW. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT HURRICANES...

  • brooklyn
  • coney island
  • cyclone park
  • hurricane sandy
  • fema
  • 2012

The Jackie Robinson & Pee Wee Reese Monument Donors

THE JACKIE ROBINSON & PEE WEE REESE MONUMENT DONORS BANK OF AMERICA • BLOOMBERG • BROOKLYN BREWERY • BRYAN CAVE • BOB DALY • FOREST CITY RATNER COMPANIES • THEODORE J. FORSTMANN • JAMES F. GILL •...

THE JACKIE ROBINSON & PEE WEE REESE MONUMENT DONORS BANK OF AMERICA • BLOOMBERG • BROOKLYN BREWERY • BRYAN CAVE • BOB DALY • FOREST CITY RATNER COMPANIES • THEODORE J. FORSTMANN • JAMES F. GILL •...

  • brooklyn
  • coney island
  • brooklyn cyclones
  • cyclone park
  • jackie robinson
  • pee wee reese
  • baseball

The railroad put Alamo on the map

    Southern Pacific Depot

      Iron Horse Regional Trail San Ramon Section

        Iron Horse Regional Trail

          Wixson Bridge

            Firehouse Arts Center

              City of Pleasanton Main Fire Station

                Pleasanton Rotary Park

                  In Memory of Jack Pous

                    Site of the Pleasanton Cheese Factory 1920-1987 / George Spiliotopoulos 1940-1985

                      The Pleasanton Sign

                        Veterans Memorial Building, Pleasanton

                          GAY 90'S PIZZERIA

                          GAY 90'S PIZZERIA HERE STANDS ONE OF THE FIRST COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS IN PLEASANTON, POSSIBLY AS OLD AS 1864. ORIGINALLY A GENERAL STORE, THIS BUILDING HAS BEEN A BAR, BROTHEL, BANK AND UNOFFICIAL...

                          GAY 90'S PIZZERIA HERE STANDS ONE OF THE FIRST COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS IN PLEASANTON, POSSIBLY AS OLD AS 1864. ORIGINALLY A GENERAL STORE, THIS BUILDING HAS BEEN A BAR, BROTHEL, BANK AND UNOFFICIAL...

                            DISCOVERY OF LAKE SUPERIOR IRON ORE

                            It was from this section corner on the morning of Sept. 19, 1844 that a U.S. Government survey party set forth to the south as the original survey of Upper Michigan. The party was under the charge...

                            It was from this section corner on the morning of Sept. 19, 1844 that a U.S. Government survey party set forth to the south as the original survey of Upper Michigan. The party was under the charge...

                            • iron
                            • ore
                            • mining
                            • michigan
                            • negaunee
                            • compass
                            • survey

                            George Spiliotopoulos Water Fountain