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

La città delle fabbriche

Plaque in Sesto San Giovanni. Suburb of Milan. In the golden age of industrialization this place was called 'the Manchester of Italy'. Lots of factories, lots of wealth. Plaque stands in front of...

Plaque in Sesto San Giovanni. Suburb of Milan. In the golden age of industrialization this place was called 'the Manchester of Italy'. Lots of factories, lots of wealth. Plaque stands in front of...

  • villa
  • industry
  • italy
  • milan
  • ice

Nicolas Provot

Submitted by @alwaysreadtheplaque.

Submitted by @alwaysreadtheplaque.

  • lousiana
  • provot
  • nicolas
  • jeanerette
  • 1816
  • plantation
  • landowners

Jack Slaven Park

More information about Jack Slaven, the first Recreation Director for the city of Woodland: http://woodlandrecord.com/introducing-jack-slaven-park-p856-1.htm Submitted by Sheila Paske.

More information about Jack Slaven, the first Recreation Director for the city of Woodland: http://woodlandrecord.com/introducing-jack-slaven- park-p856-1.htm Submitted by Sheila Paske.

  • woodland
  • california
  • park

Plessy V. Ferguson

Press Street Railroad Yards Site of the arrest of Homer Adolph Plessy. Submitted by @alwaysreadtheplaque.

Press Street Railroad Yards Site of the arrest of Homer Adolph Plessy. Submitted by @alwaysreadtheplaque.

  • new orleans
  • lousiana
  • plessy
  • ferguson

In 1637 Near This Spot, Roger Williams Set Up a Trading Post

In 1637 near this spot, Roger Williams set up a trading post where he dwelt for several years trading and treating with the Narraganset Indians. His dealings so completely won and held...

In 1637 near this spot, Roger Williams set up a trading post where he dwelt for several years trading and treating with the Narraganset Indians. His dealings so completely won and...

  • roger williams
  • rhode island
  • north kingstown
  • colonial tra...

Livermore Flagpole

  LIVERMORE FLAGPOLE A FLAGPOLE HAS ANCHORED THIS SITE SINCE 1905.ON JULY 4, 2005, THE CITIZENS OF THIS COMMUNITY DEDICATED A NEW FLAGPOLE. SIXTY FEET OF THE ORIGINAL FLAGPOLE STAND IN NEARBY...

  LIVERMORE FLAGPOLE A FLAGPOLE HAS ANCHORED THIS SITE SINCE 1905.ON JULY 4, 2005, THE CITIZENS OF THIS COMMUNITY DEDICATED A NEW FLAGPOLE. SIXTY FEET OF THE ORIGINAL FLAGPOLE STAND IN...

  • livermore
  • flagpole

The Introduction of the Soybean to North America

The Introduction of the Soybean to North America In 1764, Samuel Bowen, a former seaman employed by the East India Company, brought soybeans (Chinese vetch) to the Georgia colony from China via...

The Introduction of the Soybean to North America In 1764, Samuel Bowen, a former seaman employed by the East India Company, brought soybeans (Chinese vetch) to the Georgia colony from China...

  • savannah
  • georgia
  • soybean
  • 1765

The Lawrence 37-Inch Cyclotron

The plaque is for the actual cyclotron on display outside the museum in Lawrence Berkeley National Labs. Submitted by @jqmcd.

The plaque is for the actual cyclotron on display outside the museum in Lawrence Berkeley National Labs. Submitted by @jqmcd.

  • bay area
  • california
  • berkeley
  • cyclotron
  • lawrence
  • lhs
  • todo

Jean Baptiste Beaubien

JEAN BAPTISTE BEAUBIEN On this site, then the lake shore, Jean Baptiste Beaubien, Chicago's second civilian, in 1817, built a "mansion" to which he brought his bride, Josette LaFramboise. It...

JEAN BAPTISTE BEAUBIEN On this site, then the lake shore, Jean Baptiste Beaubien, Chicago's second civilian, in 1817, built a "mansion" to which he brought his bride, Josette LaFramboise. It...

  • chicago
  • beaubien
  • laframboise
  • michigan
  • 1937
  • 1817
  • 1845

Two Sisters

TWO SISTERS Oh Pioneer, speak of your story, lest we forget. On a pleasant winter day, January 6, 1903, Knut Throndson, an 1892 homesteader from Hellingdal, Norway, decided to visit his closest...

TWO SISTERS Oh Pioneer, speak of your story, lest we forget. On a pleasant winter day, January 6, 1903, Knut Throndson, an 1892 homesteader from Hellingdal, Norway, decided to visit his...

  • south dakota
  • winter
  • pioneer
  • storm
  • sleigh

Public Toilet

Public Toilet Funded by World Toilet Association (WTA) Municipal Government of Suwon Republic of Korea

Public Toilet Funded by World Toilet Association (WTA) Municipal Government of Suwon Republic of Korea

  • korea
  • toilet
  • sanitation

The Medford Rum Distilleries

THE MEDFORD RUM DISTILLERIES Rum manufacturing started in  Medford in 1715 and continued until 1905. Four distilleries, owned mostly by fathers and sons, operated in the Medford Square area. The...

THE MEDFORD RUM DISTILLERIES Rum manufacturing started in  Medford in 1715 and continued until 1905. Four distilleries, owned mostly by fathers and sons, operated in the Medford Square area....

  • medford
  • massachusetts
  • rum

"Jingle Bells" Composed Here

"JINGLE BELLS" COMPOSED HERE ON THIS SITE STOOD THE SIMPSON TAVERN, WHERE IN 1850 JAMES PIERPONT (1822-1893) WROTE THE SONG "JINGLE BELLS" IN THE PRESENCE OF MRS. OTIS WATERMAN, WHO LATER VERIFIED...

"JINGLE BELLS" COMPOSED HERE ON THIS SITE STOOD THE SIMPSON TAVERN, WHERE IN 1850 JAMES PIERPONT (1822-1893) WROTE THE SONG "JINGLE BELLS" IN THE PRESENCE OF MRS. OTIS WATERMAN, WHO LATER...

  • medford
  • massachusetts
  • jingle bells
  • christmas

Leahy Square

1890 - 1918 LEAHY SQUARE THIS SQUARE IS DEDICATED IN MEMORY OF PVT. THOMAS AMBROSE LEAHYCO. E 101ST INFANTRY 26TH DVI.A.E.F. 1917 - 1918 FRANCE HE GALLANTLY SERVED AND DIED FOR HIS COUNTRY ON THE...

1890 - 1918 LEAHY SQUARE THIS SQUARE IS DEDICATED IN MEMORY OF PVT. THOMAS AMBROSE LEAHYCO. E 101ST INFANTRY 26TH DVI.A.E.F. 1917 - 1918 FRANCE HE GALLANTLY SERVED AND DIED FOR HIS COUNTRY ON...

  • wwi
  • medford
  • massachusetts

Brothers in Arms, Brothers in Life

DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF THE FIVE PHILLIPSBROTHERS WHO SERVED THEIR FELLOW CITIZENS WITH HONOR AND DISTINCTION DURING WORLD WAR ii. MAJOR WILLIAM H. PHILLIPSMAJOR CECIL F. PHILLIPSCAPTAIN ERNEST...

DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF THE FIVE PHILLIPSBROTHERS WHO SERVED THEIR FELLOW CITIZENS WITH HONOR AND DISTINCTION DURING WORLD WAR ii. MAJOR WILLIAM H. PHILLIPSMAJOR CECIL F. PHILLIPSCAPTAIN ERNEST...

  • wwii
  • medford
  • massachusetts

Rose M. Sloane

‏ ROSE M. SLOAN 1896 - 1986 MEDFORD SQUARE BUSINESS WOMAN COMMUNITY LEADER GIVEN IN MEMORY BY HER CHILDREN, GRANDCHILDREN, AND CENTURY BANK JULY 2009 Submitted by @csixty4  

‏ ROSE M. SLOAN 1896 - 1986 MEDFORD SQUARE BUSINESS WOMAN COMMUNITY LEADER GIVEN IN MEMORY BY HER CHILDREN, GRANDCHILDREN, AND CENTURY BANK JULY 2009 Submitted by @csixty4

  • medford
  • massachusetts

Don Hermilio Vizcarra Diaz, Hijo Ilustre de Yanahuara

    Roster of the First Company of Minutemen

    ROSTER OF THE FIRST COMPANY OF MINUTE MEN WHO ASSEMBLED IN MEDFORD AT THE CALL FOR PAUL REVERE AND ENGAGED IN THE BATTLE OF APRIL 19, 1775. Submitted by @csixty4.

    ROSTER OF THE FIRST COMPANY OF MINUTE MEN WHO ASSEMBLED IN MEDFORD AT THE CALL FOR PAUL REVERE AND ENGAGED IN THE BATTLE OF APRIL 19, 1775. Submitted by @csixty4.

    • medford
    • massachusetts
    • revolutionary war
    • minute men
    • paul revere

    This tablet is cast from metal recovered from the USS Maine

    Louis W Baker Guy W Halliday Constantine L North William P Northcross Gave the utmost     USS Maine destroyed in Havana Harbor, February 15, 1898    This tablet is cast from metal recovered from...

    Louis W Baker Guy W Halliday Constantine L North William P Northcross Gave the utmost     USS Maine destroyed in Havana Harbor, February 15, 1898    This tablet is cast from metal recovered from...

    • maine
    • orange county
    • california
    • spanish american war

    The Roxy Theatre

    Submitted by @jqmcd

    Submitted by @jqmcd

    • theatre
    • roxy
    • pleasanton
    • california
    • todo