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

AIDS Library of Philadelphia

History of the Philadelphia AIDS Library.  Submitted by Eli Anders (@elioanders) 

History of the Philadelphia AIDS Library.  Submitted by Eli Anders (@elioanders) 

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  • aids
  • library

John E. Fryer, M.D.

    AIDS Library of Philadelphia

    Submitted by Eli Anders (@elioanders) 

    Submitted by Eli Anders (@elioanders) 

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    • lgbtq
    • philadelphia

    Historical Society of Pennsylvania

      Historical Society of Pennsylvania Among the oldest of its kind in the nation, the special collections library holds many of the nations important founding documents. Founded by prominent...

      Historical Society of Pennsylvania Among the oldest of its kind in the nation, the special collections library holds many of the nations important founding documents. Founded by...

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    Philadelphia Sketch Club

    PHILADELPHIA SKETCH CLUB  America's oldest artists club was founded in 1860 to improve illustration skills. Artists found that social interaction enhanced the creation and appreciation of...

    PHILADELPHIA SKETCH CLUB  America's oldest artists club was founded in 1860 to improve illustration skills. Artists found that social interaction enhanced the creation and appreciation of...

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    • pennsylvania
    • sketch club
    • wyeth

    William Still

    WILLIAM STILL  1821 - 1902  While living here, he was an Underground Railroad agent  who helped slaves escape and kept records so relatives could find them later. A wealthy coal merchant,...

    WILLIAM STILL  1821 - 1902  While living here, he was an Underground Railroad agent  who helped slaves escape and kept records so relatives could find them later. A wealthy coal...

      New Century Guild

        New Century Guild Founded 1882 by Eliza S. Turner. One of the oldest and largest organizations created to advance the interests of women in the labor force. Originally located on Girard St., the...

        New Century Guild Founded 1882 by Eliza S. Turner. One of the oldest and largest organizations created to advance the interests of women in the labor force. Originally located on Girard St., the...

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      Meta V. W. Fuller

      Photo Credit: Nick-philly, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons

      Photo Credit: Nick-philly, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons

        Wawa

        This property is to be used for the transaction of business for Wawa Inc. and may not be used for any other purpose. Loitering, solicitation or trespassing is prohibited.Submitted by @lampbane

        This property is to be used for the transaction of business for Wawa Inc. and may not be used for any other purpose. Loitering, solicitation or trespassing is prohibited.Submitted by @lampbane

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        • philadelphia
        • wawa
        • university o...

        The Honorable Charles I. Brown

          THIS PLAQUE WAS DEDICATED   ON JANUARY 7, 2017   TO THE MEMORY OF   THE HONORABLE CHARLES I. BROWN   AUGUST 27, 1885 - DECEMBER 21, 1981   CO-FOUNDER   PHI BETA SIGMA FRATERNITY, INC. HOWARD...

          THIS PLAQUE WAS DEDICATED   ON JANUARY 7, 2017 TO THE MEMORY OF   THE HONORABLE CHARLES I. BROWN AUGUST 27, 1885 - DECEMBER 21, 1981   CO-FOUNDER PHI BETA SIGMA FRATERNITY, INC....

        • pennsylvania
        • philadelphia
        • center city
        • church
        • phi beta sigma
        • 2017
        • 1914
        • charles brown
        • jonathan mason

        William Taft visits Philadelphia

        “THIS STAR LOCATES THE PLACE WHERE THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES WILLIAM H TAFT DELIVERED THE ADDRESS OF DEDICATION OF THIS BUILDING DECEMBER THIRTIETH 1911″(It’s now a Macy’s sales...

        “THIS STAR LOCATES THE PLACE WHERE THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES WILLIAM H TAFT DELIVERED THE ADDRESS OF DEDICATION OF THIS BUILDING DECEMBER THIRTIETH 1911″(It’s now a Macy’s...

        • macys
        • philadelphia
        • presidents
        • taft

        The King of Organs

          The King of Organs This plaque commemorates the 100th Anniversary of the Wanamaker, the world’s largest pipe organ. The Wanamaker Organ first echoed in this soaring atrium on June 22, 1911 at...

          The King of Organs This plaque commemorates the 100th Anniversary of the Wanamaker, the world’s largest pipe organ. The Wanamaker Organ first echoed in this soaring atrium on June 22, 1911...

        • department store
        • macys
        • pipe organ
        • wanamaker

        St. John's Historic Graveyard & Tableau

        THE   St. JOHN'S HISTORIC GRAVEYARD & TABLEAU   THE VAULTS   The graveyard is the final resting place of numerous influential 19th & 20th century families, including that of Thomas Penn-Gaskell, a...

        THE   St. JOHN'S HISTORIC GRAVEYARD & TABLEAU   THE VAULTS   The graveyard is the final resting place of numerous influential 19th & 20th century families, including that of Thomas Penn-Gaskell,...

        • pennsylvania
        • philadelphia
        • center city
        • church
        • graveyard
        • war of 1812
        • civil war
        • spanish-american war
        • world war i
        • 1986

        Elizabeth Morris, Morris Animal Refuge

        TO THE MEMORY OF  ELIZABETH MORRIS  FOUNDER AND FIRST PRESIDENT OF THE  MORRIS ANIMAL REFUGE  FOR HOMELESS AND SUFFERING ANIMALS  1874-1907  THE FIRST INSTITUTION  FOR RECEIVING HOMELESS ANIMALS ...

        TO THE MEMORY OF  ELIZABETH MORRIS  FOUNDER AND FIRST PRESIDENT OF THE  MORRIS ANIMAL REFUGE  FOR HOMELESS AND SUFFERING ANIMALS  1874-1907  THE FIRST INSTITUTION  FOR RECEIVING HOMELESS...

        • morris
        • homeless animals
        • suffering animals

        Ricketts'

          Ricketts’ Circus: America’s first circus building was opened here at 12th and Market Streets, April 3, 1793. On that day the English equestrian John Bill Ricketts gave America’s first complete...

          Ricketts’ Circus: America’s first circus building was opened here at 12th and Market Streets, April 3, 1793. On that day the English equestrian John Bill Ricketts gave America’s first complete...

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        • circus
        • pennsylvania
        • philadelphia

        Sarah Josepha Hale

        SARAH JOSEPHA HALE(1788 - 1879) One of America's first woman editors. Hale greatly increasedsubscriptions to Godye's Lady's Book in her four decades as editor. She successfully promoted a national...

        SARAH JOSEPHA HALE(1788 - 1879) One of America's first woman editors. Hale greatly increasedsubscriptions to Godye's Lady's Book in her four decades as editor. She successfully promoted a national...

        • philidephia
        • thanksgiving hale
        • josepha
        • lincoln
        • editor
        • women

        Frank Furness (1839-1912)

        Frank Furness (1839-1912) A nationally influential architect, his forceful designs and bold use of industrial materials helped shape American modernism. His works include the Pa. Academy of Fine...

        Frank Furness (1839-1912) A nationally influential architect, his forceful designs and bold use of industrial materials helped shape American modernism. His works include the Pa. Academy of Fine...

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        • architecture

        Frank Furness

        A nationally influential architect, his forceful designs and bold use of industrial materials helped shape American modernism. His works include the Pa. Academy of Fine Arts and U. of Penn...

        A nationally influential architect, his forceful designs and bold use of industrial materials helped shape American modernism. His works include the Pa. Academy of Fine Arts and U. of...

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        • architecture