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

Playland at the Beach

HISTORICAL SITE  ON THIS SITE, FROM SUTRO HEIGHTS PARK TO GOLDEN GATE PARK FROM THE EARLY 1920S UNTIL 1972, STOOD THE WORLD FAMOUS PLAYLAND-AT-THE-BEACH AMUSEMENT PARK. THIS MONUMENT IS FONDLY ...

HISTORICAL SITE  ON THIS SITE, FROM SUTRO HEIGHTS PARK TO GOLDEN GATE PARK FROM THE EARLY 1920S UNTIL 1972, STOOD THE WORLD FAMOUS PLAYLAND-AT- THE-BEACH AMUSEMENT PARK. THIS MONUMENT ...

  • san francisco
  • bay area
  • california
  • playland
  • amusement park
  • fondly dedicate...

Snake River Bridge (Idaho Falls, Idaho)

On December 10, 1864 a franchise was granted to Edward M. Morgan, James M. (Matt) Taylor, and William F. Bartlett to operate a ferry one and one-half miles below Cedar Island and build a bridge over ...

On December 10, 1864 a franchise was granted to Edward M. Morgan, James M. (Matt) Taylor, and William F. Bartlett to operate a ferry one and one-half miles below Cedar Island and build a bridge over ...

  • idaho
  • idaho falls
  • snake river
  • bridges

Tipping Building

    The Earth Scientist J. Tuzo Wilson

      The Earth scientist J. Tuzo Wilson (1908-1993), a key contributor to the theory of plate tectonics, was director general of the Ontario Science Centre from 1974 to 1985. Le spécialiste des sciences ...

      The Earth scientist J. Tuzo Wilson (1908-1993), a key contributor to the theory of plate tectonics, was director general of the Ontario Science Centre from 1974 to 1985. Le spécialiste des sciences ...

      GOEBEL TRIAL HERE

      GOEBEL TRIAL HERE Scott County courthouse chosen by Judge J.E. Cantrill for trials of the 20 persons accused of being involved in the assassination of Governor William Goebel.  Although the murder ...

      GOEBEL TRIAL HERE Scott County courthouse chosen by Judge J.E. Cantrill for trials of the 20 persons accused of being involved in the assassination of Governor William Goebel. Although the murder was ...