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

Richtmyer Tavern

The Richtmyer Tavern Built in 1789 First town meeting was held to form the present town of Conesville, 1836 [Location approximate] Submitted by @LostToHistory

  • tavern
  • 1789
  • 1836
  • conesville
  • new york

Dartmouth's Old Pine

"LEST THE OLD TRADITIONS FAIL" THIS TABLET MARKS THE OLD PINE CONTEMPORARY WITH THE LIFE OF THE COLLEGE AND GUARDIAN OF ITS TRADITIONS HAVING BEEN STRUCK BY LIGHTNING IN 1887 AND BY A WHIRLWIND...

  • dartmouth
  • hanover
  • new hampshire
  • tree
  • lightning
  • whirlwind

Rear Admiral Charles Edgar Clark U.S.N

REAR ADMIRAL CHARLES EDGAR CLARK U.S.N.  BORN BRADFORD, VERMONT AUG. 10, 1843  DIED LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA OCT. 1, 1922 --- ENTERED ANNAPOLIS NAVAL ACADEMY SEPT. 29, 1860  WITH FARRAGUT...

  • bradford
  • vermont
  • long beach
  • annapolis
  • navy
  • admiral
  • mobile bay
  • civil war

Trinity Methodist Church Time Capsule

First time I have seen a reintured time capsule. Methodist Church in Denver.  Submitted by LostToHistory

    Hiram College: James Garfield, Ginko Tree, Martin Common, Harriet Krabill Reading Garden

    Submitted by @LostToHistory

    • hiram
    • hiram college
    • ohio

    El Castillo

    1793-94 EL CASTILLO  A Spanish military fortification is constructed on an ancient Native American village site overlooking Monterey's harbor. 

    • monterey
    • california
    • 1794
    • 1793
    • spanish military

    Dublin History Plaque

    • dublin
    • ireland
    • history

    Bridge Deck Aerodynamics

    Submitted by mollyocr

    • san francisco
    • bay area
    • california
    • golden gate
    • tacoma narrows
    • aerodynamics

    The Kemmons Wilson Holiday Inn Story

    Submitted by Sheila Paske. 

      The River Lines