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

John and Eleanor Peterson

IN LOVING MEMORY OF CHILDREN'S GARDEN PARENTSJOHN PETERSON, 1936-1986 ELEANOR PETERSON, 1941-2013Submitted by @lampbane

IN LOVING MEMORY OF CHILDREN'S GARDEN PARENTSJOHN PETERSON, 1936-1986 ELEANOR PETERSON, 1941-2013Submitted by @lampbane

  • new york
  • brooklyn
  • brooklyn bot...
  • 1936
  • 1986
  • 1941
  • 2013

David Booth Marentette

IN LOVING MEMORY   DAVID BOOTH MARENTETTE   1939 - 2007   HE LOVED TO BRING HIS FAMILY TO THIS BOSKY DELL

IN LOVING MEMORY   DAVID BOOTH MARENTETTE   1939 - 2007   HE LOVED TO BRING HIS FAMILY TO THIS BOSKY DELL

  • new york
  • brooklyn
  • brooklyn bot...
  • 1939
  • 2007

Hon. Richard Young

THIS GATE IS THE GIFT OFHON. RICHARD YOUNG 1929Submitted by @lampbane

THIS GATE IS THE GIFT OFHON. RICHARD YOUNG 1929Submitted by @lampbane

  • brooklyn
  • brooklyn bot...
  • garden
  • gate
  • richard young
  • 1929

Seneca Village Landscape - Geology

Seneca Village Landscape   Geology   The geology of this are still visible throughout this section of the park, was a daily part of the lives of Seneca Village residents: Descriptions of the...

Seneca Village Landscape   Geology   The geology of this are still visible throughout this section of the park, was a daily part of the lives of Seneca Village residents: Descriptions of...

  • new york
  • manhattan
  • central park
  • seneca village
  • geology
  • rocks
  • schist
  • 2011
  • 2016

Seneca Village Community - Reservoir Keepers

Seneca Village CommunityReservoir Keepers In 1842, the city completed construction of one of its most consequential public works projects, the Croton Aqueduct system, which supplied the city with...

Seneca Village CommunityReservoir Keepers In 1842, the city completed construction of one of its most consequential public works projects, the Croton Aqueduct system, which supplied the city...

  • new york
  • manhattan
  • central park
  • seneca village
  • reservoir
  • 1842
  • 1856
  • croton

The Tempest, v, 1

Where the bee sucks, there suck I,In the cowslip's bell I lieThe Tempest, v, 1Submitted by @lampbane

Where the bee sucks, there suck I,In the cowslip's bell I lieThe Tempest, v, 1Submitted by @lampbane

  • new york
  • manhattan
  • central park
  • shakespeare
  • garden

Bloom, Matt Kissel

BLOOM MATT KISSEL   The piece is a subtle celebration of color and commonality; a tribute to the cultural crossroads that make this great city. The varied combinations of complimentary sunset hues...

BLOOM MATT KISSEL   The piece is a subtle celebration of color and commonality; a tribute to the cultural crossroads that make this great city. The varied combinations of complimentary sunset hues...

  • new york
  • manhattan
  • art
  • matt kissel

Leon Gilbert

WHEN THE GOLDEN DAY IS DONE. THROUGH THE CLOSING PORTAL, CHILD AND GARDEN, FLOWER AND SUN,VANISH ALL THINGS MORTAL. - RL STEVENSONIN MEMORY OF LEON GILBERT 1922-2001Submitted by @lampbane

WHEN THE GOLDEN DAY IS DONE. THROUGH THE CLOSING PORTAL, CHILD AND GARDEN, FLOWER AND SUN,VANISH ALL THINGS MORTAL. - RL STEVENSONIN MEMORY OF LEON GILBERT 1922-2001Submitted by @lampbane

  • new york
  • brooklyn
  • brooklyn bot...
  • leon gilbert
  • poetry
  • 1922
  • 2001

Tessie Tuch Fountain

TESSIE TUCH FOUNTAINOF THE SHAKESPEARE GARDENGIFT OFMICHAEL FUCH FOUNDATION. INC.BROOKLYN BOTANIC GARDEN1981Submitted by @lampbane

TESSIE TUCH FOUNTAINOF THE SHAKESPEARE GARDENGIFT OFMICHAEL FUCH FOUNDATION. INC.BROOKLYN BOTANIC GARDEN1981Submitted by @lampbane

  • brooklyn
  • brooklyn bot...
  • fountain
  • tessie tuch
  • 1981

Boulder of White Marble

BOULDER OF WHITE MARBLE GEOL. AGE, CAMBRO-ORDOVICIAN (Z) TRANSPORTED BY CONTINENTAL CLACIER DURING THE ICE AGE FROM NORTHERN MANHATTAN OR SPUYTEN DUYVILSubmitted by @lampbane

BOULDER OF WHITE MARBLE GEOL. AGE, CAMBRO- ORDOVICIAN (Z) TRANSPORTED BY CONTINENTAL CLACIER DURING THE ICE AGE FROM NORTHERN MANHATTAN OR SPUYTEN DUYVILSubmitted by @lampbane

  • brooklyn
  • brooklyn bot...
  • garden
  • rock
  • boulder
  • glacier
  • spuyten duyvil