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

Tina Smith Coyne

Rest here-weary walker Enjoy the view with me. I found peace -- so shall ye TINA SMITH COYNE-494/01

Rest here-weary walker Enjoy the view with me. I found peace -- so shall ye TINA SMITH COYNE-494/01

    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

        St. Patrick's Cathedral

        During the 5th century St. Patrick is said to have chosen this hill as the place to establish a fortified Christian site.According to tradition, he persuaded a local chieftain to hand over the...

        During the 5th century St. Patrick is said to have chosen this hill as the place to establish a fortified Christian site.According to tradition, he persuaded a local chieftain to hand over...

        • northern ireland
        • church
        • religion

        Eleanor Roosevelt Monument

        Eleanor Roosevelt Monument Riverside Park The monument by sculptor Penelope Jencks honors humanitarian and First Lady Anna Eleanor Roosevelt (1884-1962). Dedicated under the oak trees at 72nd...

        Eleanor Roosevelt Monument Riverside Park The monument by sculptor Penelope Jencks honors humanitarian and First Lady Anna Eleanor Roosevelt (1884-1962). Dedicated under the oak trees at...

        • eleanor roosevelt
        • riverside park
        • penelope jencks
        • joan of arc
        • lajos kossuth
        • ralph ellison
        • henry hudson
        • united nations

        Graceful

          The Tent People

          "THE TENT PEOPLE"IN GRATEFUL RECOGNITION AND SINCERE THANKS TO THE FOUNDING MEMBERS OF THE PARISH OF ST. BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUX THROUGH YOUR DEDICATION, HARD WORK AND THE SACRIFICES YOU MADE WE ARE...

          "THE TENT PEOPLE"IN GRATEFUL RECOGNITION AND SINCERE THANKS TO THE FOUNDING MEMBERS OF THE PARISH OF ST. BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUX THROUGH YOUR DEDICATION, HARD WORK AND THE SACRIFICES YOU MADE WE ARE...

          • new york
          • brooklyn
          • st. bernard ...
          • church