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

Yvette Nance and William Provence

    Hacienda de las Flores

      La Casita Del Arte

      La Casita Del Arte Dedicated to the People of Moraga April 4. 1976 Originally the caretaker's cottage for the Rheem Estate, the renovation to an art center was made possible- through the financial...

      La Casita Del Arte Dedicated to the People of Moraga April 4. 1976 Originally the caretaker's cottage for the Rheem Estate, the renovation to an art center was made possible- through the financial...

        Theodore Roosevelt Memorial, Asser Levy Park

        PRESENTED TO THE PARKS DEPARTMENTBOROUGH OF BROOKLYN N.Y.BYDEPARTMENT OF N.Y. UNITED SPANISH WAR VETERANS21ST. DEPARTMENT ENCAMPMENT JULY 6, 1924WILLIAM A. DAWKINS DEPARTMENT COMMANDERHON. EDWARD...

        PRESENTED TO THE PARKS DEPARTMENTBOROUGH OF BROOKLYN N.Y.BYDEPARTMENT OF N.Y. UNITED SPANISH WAR VETERANS21ST. DEPARTMENT ENCAMPMENT JULY 6, 1924WILLIAM A. DAWKINS DEPARTMENT COMMANDERHON. EDWARD...

        • brooklyn
        • coney island
        • asser levy park
        • theodore roosevelt
        • spanish-american war
        • uss maine

        September 11 Memorial, Asser Levy Park

        IN MEMORIAM TO ALL THOSE WHO PERISHED IN THE TERRORIST ATTACK OF SEPTEMBER 11, 2001, INDIVIDUALS OF DIFFERENT AGES, NATIONALITIES AND RELIGIONS, OUR SONS AND DAUGHTERS, MOTHERS AND FATHERS,...

        IN MEMORIAM TO ALL THOSE WHO PERISHED IN THE TERRORIST ATTACK OF SEPTEMBER 11, 2001, INDIVIDUALS OF DIFFERENT AGES, NATIONALITIES AND RELIGIONS, OUR SONS AND DAUGHTERS, MOTHERS AND FATHERS,...

        • brooklyn
        • coney island
        • asser levy park
        • 9/11
        • september 11

        9/11 Survivor Tree, Asser Levy Park

        THE 9/11 SURVIVOR TREE This tree belongs to the family of trees grown from the seeds of one tree at the World Trade Center site which miraculously withstood when the Twin Towers were destroyed...

        THE 9/11 SURVIVOR TREE This tree belongs to the family of trees grown from the seeds of one tree at the World Trade Center site which miraculously withstood when the Twin Towers were...

        • brooklyn
        • coney island
        • asser levy park
        • 9/11
        • september 11
        • tree

        William J. Hennessey

        DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF PRIVATE WM.J.HENNESSY CO.A 4TH INFANTRY 3d DIV.1917 KILLED IN ACTION OCTOBER 9, 1918 WORLD WAR1917 1918 ERECTED BY WM.J.HENNESSY POST 1938 VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS  ...

        DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF PRIVATE WM.J.HENNESSY CO.A 4TH INFANTRY 3d DIV.1917 KILLED IN ACTION OCTOBER 9, 1918 WORLD WAR1917 1918 ERECTED BY WM.J.HENNESSY POST 1938 VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS...

        • brooklyn
        • coney island
        • asser levy park
        • world war i
        • 1917
        • 1918
        • 1938

        New York Aquarium / Sustainably Harvested Wood

        Look Down V You're standing on sustainably harvested wood   We're taking steps to protect the tropical rainforest. Practicing responsible forestry helps maintain critical habitat for wildlife.  ...

        Look Down V You're standing on sustainably harvested wood   We're taking steps to protect the tropical rainforest. Practicing responsible forestry helps maintain critical habitat for wildlife.  ...

        • brooklyn
        • coney island
        • coney island...
        • boardwalk
        • new york aquarium
        • aquarium
        • wood

        Coney Island Wild Neighbors

        Can you find these animals among the rocks? These animals are your wild neighbors, found right here in the waters off Coney Island. Northern Sea Star Smooth Periwinkle Channeled Whelk Rock...

        Can you find these animals among the rocks? These animals are your wild neighbors, found right here in the waters off Coney Island. Northern Sea Star Smooth Periwinkle Channeled Whelk Rock...

        • brooklyn
        • coney island
        • coney island...
        • boardwalk
        • new york aquarium
        • aquarium
        • animals
        • sea life

        Toshio Sasaki, The First Symphony of the Sea

        TOSHIO SASAKI THE FIRST SYMPHONY OF THE SEA NOVEMBER, 1991CAST CONCRETE, TERRAZZO AND CERAMIC TILECOLLECTION OF THE CITY OF NEW YORKCOMMISSIONED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRSPERCENT FOR...

        TOSHIO SASAKI THE FIRST SYMPHONY OF THE SEA NOVEMBER, 1991CAST CONCRETE, TERRAZZO AND CERAMIC TILECOLLECTION OF THE CITY OF NEW YORKCOMMISSIONED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRSPERCENT...

        • brooklyn
        • coney island
        • coney island...
        • boardwalk
        • new york aquarium
        • aquarium
        • animals
        • sea life
        • art
        • toshio sasaki
        • 1991

        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