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

Alaska Arbor Day

    Le Senat dans la Republique

      Le Jardin du Luxembourg

        Le Lion Des Cavernes du Lot

          Remnants of a Shipbuilding Past

            Allendale Fire

            At this location, on Sept. 4, 1925, the most disatrous [sic] fire in Shreveport's history erupted when a hot water heater exploded. Although Fire Station No. 4 was located across the street, a...

            At this location, on Sept. 4, 1925, the most disatrous [sic] fire in Shreveport's history erupted when a hot water heater exploded. Although Fire Station No. 4 was located across the street, a...

            • louisiana
            • shreveport
            • caddo parish
            • fire
            • disaster

            McNeill St. Pump Station

            Built 1887 as city's first waterworks. Contains original equipment in working order. Only example of its sort remaining in the United States of America, according to Smithsonian Institution....

            Built 1887 as city's first waterworks. Contains original equipment in working order. Only example of its sort remaining in the United States of America, according to Smithsonian...

            • louisiana
            • shreveport
            • historic landmark

            St. Paul's Methodist Church

              Founded 1865. Previous St. Paul's church building built 1889 and located on Caddo Street in the low lying area to it which gave it's name: St. Paul's Bottoms. Present Gothic Revival style...

              Founded 1865. Previous St. Paul's church building built 1889 and located on Caddo Street in the low lying area to it which gave it's name: St. Paul's Bottoms. Present Gothic Revival...

            • louisiana
            • shrevepot
            • church
            • religion
            • african-american

            Old Municipal Building

            Built 1924 to house Police department and City Court. Excellent example of early 20th century Neo-Classic/Federal architecture. Listed in National Register of Historic Places, 1982.

            Built 1924 to house Police department and City Court. Excellent example of early 20th century Neo-Classic/Federal architecture. Listed in National Register of Historic Places, 1982.

            • louisiana
            • shreveport
            • architecture

            Chamber Plaza

            Built 1922, under the administration of Mayor John McWilliams Ford, to house Shreve Memorial Library. Designed by J. P. Annan in style of Roman Villa. Remained in use as central public library for...

            Built 1922, under the administration of Mayor John McWilliams Ford, to house Shreve Memorial Library. Designed by J. P. Annan in style of Roman Villa. Remained in use as central public library for...

            • louisiana
            • shreveport
            • architecture
            • commerce

            Shreve Memorial Library

            Built 1911 as Federal Court House and Post Office, expanded in 1931. Remained in use as federal Building until 1972. Has housed Shreve Memorial Library's central branch since 1970s. Listed in...

            Built 1911 as Federal Court House and Post Office, expanded in 1931. Remained in use as federal Building until 1972. Has housed Shreve Memorial Library's central branch since 1970s. Listed...

            • louisiana
            • shreveport
            • architecture
            • public library
            • library

            World's First Shriners Hospital

            Established on this site September 16, 1922, Shriners Hospitals for Children in Shreveport became the world's first Shriners Hospital. In 1986, the original building was replaced with a new...

            Established on this site September 16, 1922, Shriners Hospitals for Children in Shreveport became the world's first Shriners Hospital. In 1986, the original building was replaced with a new...

            • louisiana
            • hospital
            • children
            • shriners

            Caddo Parish Courthouse

            Third Courthouse to occupy site since 1860. First Courthouse on site served as Louisiana's Confederate Statehouse during Civil War. Present Courthouse designed by Neild & Somdal architectural...

            Third Courthouse to occupy site since 1860. First Courthouse on site served as Louisiana's Confederate Statehouse during Civil War. Present Courthouse designed by Neild & Somdal architectural...

            • louisiana
            • shreveport
            • courthouse
            • architecture

            Beyond A Reasonable Doubt

            When the Caddo Parish Courthouse was built in 1926 it was the third one erected on this same plot of land and cost $1,2500,000. At the time of its dedication on April 21, 1928 it was debt free,...

            When the Caddo Parish Courthouse was built in 1926 it was the third one erected on this same plot of land and cost $1,2500,000. At the time of its dedication on April 21, 1928 it was debt...

            • louisiana
            • shreveport
            • movie
            • film location

            Scottish Rite Cathedral

            Designed by local architect Edward Neild who was an active member of the Shreveport Scottish Rite. It was built 1917. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.

            Designed by local architect Edward Neild who was an active member of the Shreveport Scottish Rite. It was built 1917. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.

            • louisiana
            • shreveport
            • fraternal
            • architecture

            Ishman Colma Carac Yonahi Acho Isha Hachche Ahmush Owahto Harwec Irshah

              Magnolia Drive Dock

                Charles Dickens in Hull

                Submitted by @hulltourguide

                Submitted by @hulltourguide

                  FIRST PUNTA GORDA HOME SITE

                  • goats
                  • hurricane
                  • 1876
                  • shellmound
                  • shell mound

                  Leading Manufacturer of "Ready Made" Coffins

                  Submitted by @chicagobars

                  Submitted by @chicagobars