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

In Memory of Vicki Bilson Vanderyacht

    Charleston Battery Orientation Marker

    FORT MOULTRIE 1776: FIRST COMPLETE VICTORY IN REVOLUTIONFORT SUMTER 1829: LONGEST SIEGE IN WARFARE 1863 - 1865FORT JOHNSON 1704: FIRST SHOT IN CIVIL WAR CASTLE PINCKNEY 1794 COOPER RIVER: FORMERLY...

    FORT MOULTRIE 1776: FIRST COMPLETE VICTORY IN REVOLUTIONFORT SUMTER 1829: LONGEST SIEGE IN WARFARE 1863 - 1865FORT JOHNSON 1704: FIRST SHOT IN CIVIL WAR CASTLE PINCKNEY 1794 COOPER RIVER: FORMERLY...

      Chrysler Building

        GENERAL E. KIRBY SMITH

        TEXAS STATE HISTORICAL SURVEY COMMITTEE   TEXAS RANCHER GENERAL E. KIRBY SMITH, C.S.A. (1824–1893)   BORN IN FLORIDA. GRADUATED FROM WEST POINT. FOUGHT IN MEXICAN WAR. ON THE TEXAS FRONTIER IN THE...

        TEXAS STATE HISTORICAL SURVEY COMMITTEE   TEXAS RANCHER GENERAL E. KIRBY SMITH, C.S.A. (1824–1893)   BORN IN FLORIDA. GRADUATED FROM WEST POINT. FOUGHT IN MEXICAN WAR. ON THE TEXAS FRONTIER IN THE...

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        In Memory of Carl J. Cahill

        In Memory of Carl J. Cahill   [Logo] Seabees “Can Do!”   Carl J. Cahill was a World War II “Fighting Seabee” Veteran Who returned from the Battle Sands of Guam & Guadalcanal to make a home &...

        In Memory of Carl J. Cahill   [Logo] Seabees “Can Do!”   Carl J. Cahill was a World War II “Fighting Seabee” Veteran Who returned from the Battle Sands of Guam & Guadalcanal to make a home &...

          In Memory of the Events of September 11, 2001

          September 11, 2002   Dedicated in memory of the events of September 11, 2001 by the Sonora Industrial Development Corporation on behalf of the citizens of Sonora and Sutton County Texas   Sonora...

          September 11, 2002   Dedicated in memory of the events of September 11, 2001 by the Sonora Industrial Development Corporation on behalf of the citizens of Sonora and Sutton County Texas   Sonora...

            Ernest Hemingway’s Birthplace

            Birthplace of Ernest Hemingway July 21, 1899 The historical society of Oak Park and River Forest 1974

            Birthplace of Ernest Hemingway July 21, 1899 The historical society of Oak Park and River Forest 1974

              Nitt Witt Ridge

              NITT WITT RIDGE, ONE OF CALIFORNIA’S REMARKABLE TWENTIETH CENTURY FOLK ART ENVIRONMENTS, IS THE CREATION OF ARTHUR HAROLD BEAL (DER TINKERPAW OR CAPT. NITT WITT) A CAMBRIA PINES PIONEER, WHO...

              NITT WITT RIDGE, ONE OF CALIFORNIA’S REMARKABLE TWENTIETH CENTURY FOLK ART ENVIRONMENTS, IS THE CREATION OF ARTHUR HAROLD BEAL (DER TINKERPAW OR CAPT. NITT WITT) A CAMBRIA PINES PIONEER,...

                Ralph D. Percival Memorial Vista Point

                Ralph D. Percival Memorial Vista Point   State traffic officer California Highway Patrol Killed in line of duty June 3, 1974 Submitted by: Eric Goodill

                Ralph D. Percival Memorial Vista Point   State traffic officer California Highway Patrol Killed in line of duty June 3, 1974 Submitted by: Eric Goodill

                  Islam Redwood Shrine

                  Islam Redwoods Shrine Dedicated August twenty-fourth, 1924 Submitted by: Eric Goodill

                  Islam Redwoods Shrine Dedicated August twenty- fourth, 1924 Submitted by: Eric Goodill

                    Palo Alto Police Officers Memorial Grove

                    Palo Alto Police Officers Memorial Grove   These Coast Redwood trees (Sequoia sempervirens) are dedicated to the memory of the faithful Palo Alto Police Officers who died in the line of duty.  ...

                    Palo Alto Police Officers Memorial Grove   These Coast Redwood trees (Sequoia sempervirens) are dedicated to the memory of the faithful Palo Alto Police Officers who died in the line of duty....

                      Palo Alto Police Officers Memorial Grove

                        Paly Amphitheater

                        The Paly Amphitheater dedicated in honor of Principal Sandra Pearson 1987 - 1994 and 2002-2004 Submitted by: Eric Goodill

                        The Paly Amphitheater dedicated in honor of Principal Sandra Pearson 1987 - 1994 and 2002-2004 Submitted by: Eric Goodill

                          To Honor All Marines

                          To honor all Marines who have served aboard this gallant ship Presented by The United States Seagoing Marine Association Submitted by: Eric Goodill

                          To honor all Marines who have served aboard this gallant ship Presented by The United States Seagoing Marine Association Submitted by: Eric Goodill

                            Moles of the Menlo Park Library

                            Honoring the "Moles" those dedicated people who spend hours in the basement sorting and pricing book fair donations. With deep appreciation from the friends of the library--1985Submitted by: Eric Goodill

                            Honoring the "Moles" those dedicated people who spend hours in the basement sorting and pricing book fair donations. With deep appreciation from the friends of the library--1985Submitted by: Eric Goodill

                              In Memory of the Men of the U.S.S. San Francisco

                              On 12 & 13 November 1942 in the most savage naval engagement at close quarters in history the United States Navy decisively turned back the enemy at Guadalcanal   In memory of Admiral Daniel J....

                              On 12 & 13 November 1942 in the most savage naval engagement at close quarters in history the United States Navy decisively turned back the enemy at Guadalcanal   In memory of Admiral Daniel...

                                Atascadero Middle School

                                ATASCADERO MIDDLE SCHOOL NEW CONSTRUCTION and MODERNIZATION 2016   With gratitude to a community supportive of education for all students   Board of Trustees Terri Switzer Donn Clickard George...

                                ATASCADERO MIDDLE SCHOOL NEW CONSTRUCTION and MODERNIZATION 2016   With gratitude to a community supportive of education for all students   Board of Trustees Terri Switzer Donn Clickard...

                                  Atascadero Creek Bridge

                                  ERECTED 1921 APPLETON & DAVIS - CONTRACTORS   SUPERVISORS JOHN NORTON E.W. BLACK E.C. LOOMIS JOHN BRADHOFF HENRY TWISSELMANN   W.B. BURCH - COUNTY ENGINEER   Submitted by: Eric Goodill

                                  ERECTED 1921 APPLETON & DAVIS - CONTRACTORS   SUPERVISORS JOHN NORTON E.W. BLACK E.C. LOOMIS JOHN BRADHOFF HENRY TWISSELMANN   W.B. BURCH - COUNTY ENGINEER   Submitted by: Eric Goodill

                                    Philotesian Rebekah Lodge No. 145

                                    Philotesian Rebekah Lodge No. 145   In honor of men and women who served in the military service of the United States.   Desert Storm 1991   Submitted by: Eric Goodill

                                    Philotesian Rebekah Lodge No. 145   In honor of men and women who served in the military service of the United States.   Desert Storm 1991   Submitted by: Eric Goodill

                                      Agnews Auditorium

                                      AGNEWS STATE HOSPITAL Historic Name - Assembly Hall ERECTED 1914 California State Architectural Department George Sellon, State Architect   The Auditorium is one of the more ornate Mediterranean...

                                      AGNEWS STATE HOSPITAL Historic Name - Assembly Hall ERECTED 1914 California State Architectural Department George Sellon, State Architect   The Auditorium is one of the more ornate...

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