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

Australian Rural Police Cells

These Police Cells were originally located at the rear of the former Maroondah Highway police station destroyed by fire in 1994. They are typical of the style used in rural areas of Victoria over...

These Police Cells were originally located at the rear of the former Maroondah Highway police station destroyed by fire in 1994. They are typical of the style used in rural areas of Victoria over...

  • australia
  • police
  • jail

Blacksmith and Corn Store

Plaque reads: 'On this site in 1882, Mr G.R. White erected his factory and commenced his business as a implement maker and general blacksmith. He was elected a member of the Lilydale Council in...

Plaque reads: 'On this site in 1882, Mr G.R. White erected his factory and commenced his business as a implement maker and general blacksmith. He was elected a member of the Lilydale Council in...

  • shop
  • australia
  • hay and corn store
  • implement maker

Pound Bend Tunnel Wash Out

Plaque reads: 'Wash Out!  in July 1870, a large party assembled at the other end of this tunnel to watch the Yarra take its new course. It must have been a spectacular sight! Overall, the project...

Plaque reads: 'Wash Out!  in July 1870, a large party assembled at the other end of this tunnel to watch the Yarra take its new course. It must have been a spectacular sight! Overall, the...

  • river
  • tunnel
  • dam
  • australia
  • victoria
  • gold mining

Boronia Shoppingtown

BORONIA SHOPPINGTOWN  WAS OFFICIAL OPENED BY  THE HON. R. J. HAMER, E.D., M.P.,  PREMIER OF VICTORIA  ON MONDAY 10TH SEPTEMBER, 1973. Submitted by @oldshopsoz

BORONIA SHOPPINGTOWN  WAS OFFICIAL OPENED BY  THE HON. R. J. HAMER, E.D., M.P.,  PREMIER OF VICTORIA  ON MONDAY 10TH SEPTEMBER, 1973. Submitted by @oldshopsoz

  • mall
  • shoppingtown

Original Workshop of George Michell

THIS BUILDING (C1896) IS THE ORIGINAL WORKSHOP OF GEORGE MICHELL MCE FRS INVENTOR AND PATENTEE OF THE 'MICHELL THRUST BEARING & CRANKLESS ENGINE' [location approximate] Submitted by @_rebeccajackson

THIS BUILDING (C1896) IS THE ORIGINAL WORKSHOP OF GEORGE MICHELL MCE FRS INVENTOR AND PATENTEE OF THE 'MICHELL THRUST BEARING & CRANKLESS ENGINE' [location approximate] Submitted by @_rebeccajackson

  • crankless engine
  • thrust bearing

Collapse of the Westgate Bridge

The Westgate bridge is the main thoroughfare in to Melbourne CBD from the West. In 1970, whilst still under construction it collapsed killing 35 workers. This plaque and part of the bridge stands...

The Westgate bridge is the main thoroughfare in to Melbourne CBD from the West. In 1970, whilst still under construction it collapsed killing 35 workers. This plaque and part of the bridge...

  • bridge
  • architecture
  • engineering
  • melbourne
  • australia
  • university

Newton's Apple Tree Monash University

NEWTON'S APPLE Newton's Apple tree, the Flower of Kent variety, was planted in 1975 and is a cutting from the original tree from which Sir Isaac Newton reportedly observed an apple fall, prompting...

NEWTON'S APPLE Newton's Apple tree, the Flower of Kent variety, was planted in 1975 and is a cutting from the original tree from which Sir Isaac Newton reportedly observed an apple fall, prompting...

    Peter Corlett OAM

    Peter Corlett OAM John Monash 2015 bronze, cast concrete Unveiled by The Hon. Dr Alex Chernov AC QC Governor of Victoria 22 April 2015 A Monash University Public Art Commission initiated and...

    Peter Corlett OAM John Monash 2015 bronze, cast concrete Unveiled by The Hon. Dr Alex Chernov AC QC Governor of Victoria 22 April 2015 A Monash University Public Art Commission initiated...

      2009 Bush Fires

      Plaque reads: 'The devastating summer of 2009 From the ashes of fire, new life will grow. In memory of all those who lost so much. Monash University - Clayton Campus' Submitted by: @IanThorp

      Plaque reads: 'The devastating summer of 2009 From the ashes of fire, new life will grow. In memory of all those who lost so much. Monash University - Clayton Campus' Submitted by: @IanThorp

      • tree
      • bushfire
      • memorial
      • australia

      Sir Louis Matheson Library

        Alan John Marshall

          Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation

          It is increasingly common for the traditional indigenous owners of the land to be acknowledged in many different media. (Acknowledgement does not equate to rent, but this is not the forum for that...

          It is increasingly common for the traditional indigenous owners of the land to be acknowledged in many different media. (Acknowledgement does not equate to rent, but this is not the forum for...

          • indigenous
          • australia
          • victoria

          Paden-Powell Girl Guides

          CITY OF HAWTHORN  434 Burwood Road  The first meeting of an Australian Company of Paden-Powell Girl Guides held here 1911 Submitted by @wadekelly

          CITY OF HAWTHORN  434 Burwood Road  The first meeting of an Australian Company of Paden- Powell Girl Guides held here 1911 Submitted by @wadekelly

            Library Foundation Stone

            Plaque at the North Melbourne Town Hall Free & Public Library Erected by Andrew Carnegie ESQ 22nd February 1911. Committee C. C. Cockerill President H. E. Bastings               W.G. SWIFT S. H....

            Plaque at the North Melbourne Town Hall Free & Public Library Erected by Andrew Carnegie ESQ 22nd February 1911. Committee C. C. Cockerill President H. E. Bastings               W.G. SWIFT S. H....

            • north melbourne
            • victoria
            • australia

            North Melbourne Foundation Stone

            Plaque on side of Town Hall THIS STONE WAS LAID BY RALPH ARCHBOLD J.P. MAYOR 22ND FEBRUARY 1911. COUNCILLORS J BAINBRIDGE    A.McINTOSH J.P. H.E. BASTINGS   F. J. PLANT J.P. S.DENNIS           J....

            Plaque on side of Town Hall THIS STONE WAS LAID BY RALPH ARCHBOLD J.P. MAYOR 22ND FEBRUARY 1911. COUNCILLORS J BAINBRIDGE    A.McINTOSH J.P. H.E. BASTINGS   F. J. PLANT J.P. S.DENNIS          ...

            • north melbourne
            • victoria
            • australia

            City of Yarra Commemoration Plaque

            Plaque on the former City of Richmond Town Hall. City of Yarra This Plaque commemorates the creation of the CITY OF YARRA on  22nd June 1994 and celebrates its return to democratically elected...

            Plaque on the former City of Richmond Town Hall. City of Yarra This Plaque commemorates the creation of the CITY OF YARRA on  22nd June 1994 and celebrates its return to democratically elected...

            • richmond
            • victoria
            • australia

            Moorabbin Pool

            I assume this plaque relates to a previous pool that stood on this site rather than the modern sports and aquatic centre. Plaque reads: City of Moorabbin Memorial Pool Dedicated to the memory of...

            I assume this plaque relates to a previous pool that stood on this site rather than the modern sports and aquatic centre. Plaque reads: City of Moorabbin Memorial Pool Dedicated to the memory...

            • swimming pool
            • war
            • memorial
            • melbourne
            • australia

            Richmond Cable Tramway

            This plaque located in a little park on the corner of Swan St and Punt Road, Richmond. It reads: SITE OF RICHMOND CABLE TRAMWAY ENGINE HOUSE THE BUILDING THAT HOUSED MELBOURNE'S FIRST CABLE...

            This plaque located in a little park on the corner of Swan St and Punt Road, Richmond. It reads: SITE OF RICHMOND CABLE TRAMWAY ENGINE HOUSE THE BUILDING THAT HOUSED MELBOURNE'S FIRST...

            • richmond
            • victoria
            • australia

            Warragul to Noojee Railway

              Frederick Jowlett Town Clerk

              Located outside of a town hall. Plaque reads: 'Erected to commemorate the faithful services of Frederick Jowlett Town Clerk 1887 - 1921' Submitted by: @IanThorp

              Located outside of a town hall. Plaque reads: 'Erected to commemorate the faithful services of Frederick Jowlett Town Clerk 1887 - 1921' Submitted by: @IanThorp

              • water fountain
              • drinking fountain
              • clerk
              • australia
              • public servant