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

Ralph Fasanella, "Subway Riders"

Ralph Fasanella   Subway Riders 1950 Oil on canvas   "I'd ride the subway every day, back and forth to my machine shop job. I'd ride and ride and sketch and sketch. I love the subway. It pulls the...

Ralph Fasanella   Subway Riders 1950 Oil on canvas   "I'd ride the subway every day, back and forth to my machine shop job. I'd ride and ride and sketch and sketch. I love the subway. It pulls...

  • new york
  • manhattan
  • midtown
  • art
  • mta
  • ralph fasanella
  • 1950

Restoration of Grand Central Terminal

The restoration of Grand Central Terminal was driven by the vision, leadership and passion of Peter Stangl, the first President of Metro-North Railroad, and realized through the creativity,...

The restoration of Grand Central Terminal was driven by the vision, leadership and passion of Peter Stangl, the first President of Metro-North Railroad, and realized through the...

  • new york
  • manhattan
  • grand central
  • grand centra...
  • mta
  • metro-north railroad
  • 1995
  • 1991

Grand Central Terminal - National Railway Historical Society

GRAND CENTRAL TERMINAL HAS BEEN PLACED ON THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC RAILROAD LANDMARKS THIS TERMINAL WAS OPENED IN 1913 BY THE NEW YORK CENTRAL AND NEW YORK, NEW HAVEN & HARTFORD...

GRAND CENTRAL TERMINAL HAS BEEN PLACED ON THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC RAILROAD LANDMARKS THIS TERMINAL WAS OPENED IN 1913 BY THE NEW YORK CENTRAL AND NEW YORK, NEW HAVEN &...

  • new york
  • manhattan
  • grand central
  • grand centra...
  • mta
  • metro-north railroad
  • 1913
  • 2013

Grand Central Terminal - National Civil Engineering Landmark

NATIONAL HISTORIC CIVIL ENGINEERING LANDMARK AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS 1852 GRAND CENTRAL TERMINAL, NEW YORK SPEARHEADED BY CHIEF ENGINEER WILLIAM J. WILGUS AND CONSTRUCTED UNDER...

NATIONAL HISTORIC CIVIL ENGINEERING LANDMARK AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS 1852 GRAND CENTRAL TERMINAL, NEW YORK SPEARHEADED BY CHIEF ENGINEER WILLIAM J. WILGUS AND CONSTRUCTED...

  • new york
  • manhattan
  • grand central
  • grand centra...
  • mta
  • metro-north railroad
  • 1852
  • 1913
  • 2013

James Little - 'Radiant Memories'

James Little   Radiant Memories   2020   Laminated glass Fabricated by Glasmalerei Peters Studios   Commissioned by MTA Arts & Design and Long Island Rail Road   #mtaartsSubmitted by @lampbane

James Little   Radiant Memories   2020   Laminated glass Fabricated by Glasmalerei Peters Studios   Commissioned by MTA Arts & Design and Long Island Rail Road   #mtaartsSubmitted by @lampbane

  • new york
  • queens
  • jamaica
  • james little
  • art
  • mta
  • 2020

Mickalene Thomas - 'Untitled'

Mickalene Thomas   Untitled   2017   Mosaic and glass Fabricated by Miotto Mosaic Art Studio   Commissioned by MTA Arts & Design and New York City Transit   #mtaartsSubmitted by @lampbane

Mickalene Thomas   Untitled   2017   Mosaic and glass Fabricated by Miotto Mosaic Art Studio   Commissioned by MTA Arts & Design and New York City Transit   #mtaartsSubmitted by @lampbane

  • new york
  • brooklyn
  • sunset park
  • mta
  • subway
  • mosaic
  • mickalene thomas
  • 2017

Mel Chin, "Signal"

Mel Chin Signal 1998 Ceramic tile, stainless steel, glass and electrical components Commissioned by Metropolitan Transportation Authority Arts for Transit and MTA New York City TransitSubmitted by...

Mel Chin Signal 1998 Ceramic tile, stainless steel, glass and electrical components Commissioned by Metropolitan Transportation Authority Arts for Transit and MTA New York City TransitSubmitted by...

  • new york
  • manhattan
  • noho
  • subway
  • art
  • mta
  • mel chin
  • 1998

Timothy Snell, 'Broadway Diary'

Timothy Snell Broadway Diary 2002 Glass mosaic and ceramic tile Fabricated by Miotto Mosaics Commissioned and owned by Metropolitan Transportation Authority Arts for TransitSubmitted by @lampbane

Timothy Snell Broadway Diary 2002 Glass mosaic and ceramic tile Fabricated by Miotto Mosaics Commissioned and owned by Metropolitan Transportation Authority Arts for TransitSubmitted by @lampbane

  • new york
  • queens
  • timothy snell
  • art
  • subway
  • mta
  • 2002

Creative Station: "High Five," Jane Allen

Creative Station High Five 1994 Jane Allen Ingram, artist A project of The Graduate School and University Center of the City University of New York Creative Stations is a program of temporary art...

Creative Station High Five 1994 Jane Allen Ingram, artist A project of The Graduate School and University Center of the City University of New York Creative Stations is a program of temporary art...

  • new york
  • manhattan
  • bryant park
  • jane allen ingram
  • subway
  • mta
  • art
  • 1994

Samm Kunce, "Under Bryant Park"

Samm Kunce Under Bryant Park 2002 Glass mosaic and etched granite Fabricated by Franz Mayer of Munich, Inc. Commissioned and owned by Metropolitan Transportation Authority Arts for...

Samm Kunce Under Bryant Park 2002 Glass mosaic and etched granite Fabricated by Franz Mayer of Munich, Inc. Commissioned and owned by Metropolitan Transportation Authority Arts...

  • new york
  • manhattan
  • midtown manhattan
  • bryant park
  • mta
  • subway
  • 2002