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

Fire Bell No. 4

The plaque is on top of a bell; its text reads: "HISTORIC FIRE BELL FROM STATION No. 4 LOCATED AT 4TH AND BATTERY STREET IN THE 1800's PRIOR TO THE FIRST DENNY REGRADE - THIS BELL SOUNDED OUT THE...

The plaque is on top of a bell; its text reads: "HISTORIC FIRE BELL FROM STATION No. 4 LOCATED AT 4TH AND BATTERY STREET IN THE 1800's PRIOR TO THE FIRST DENNY REGRADE - THIS BELL SOUNDED OUT...

  • bell
  • fire brigade
  • historical
  • 19th century
  • seattle
  • washington

Seattle Chief of the Suquamish

SEATTLE CHIEF OF THE SUQUAMISH A FIRM FRIEND OF THE WHITES FOR HIM THE CITY OF SEATTLE WAS NAMED BY ITS FOUNDERS Submitted by @larrycebula

SEATTLE CHIEF OF THE SUQUAMISH A FIRM FRIEND OF THE WHITES FOR HIM THE CITY OF SEATTLE WAS NAMED BY ITS FOUNDERS Submitted by @larrycebula

  • seattle
  • suquamish
  • washington
  • of the whites
  • firm friend

Mark A Matthews DD LL D

Submitted by Mike Appleton

Submitted by Mike Appleton

  • seattle
  • washington

Welcome to the Public Market

    Water's Edge, Year's Round

      William M. Allen Building Plaque - Pacific Science Center

      This plaque can be found outside of Building 1 at the Pacific Science Center. It reads: "William M. Allen Building "Much of the strength of America lies in enlightened corporate leadership that...

      This plaque can be found outside of Building 1 at the Pacific Science Center. It reads: "William M. Allen Building "Much of the strength of America lies in enlightened corporate leadership...

      • seattle
      • pacific scie...

      David Alexander Taylor Memorial Plaque

      In Memory of David Alexander Taylor, 1953 -- 2005. David retired as Director of Exhibits after more than 25 years at Pacific Science Center. He led the exhibit development effort that made the...

      In Memory of David Alexander Taylor, 1953 -- 2005. David retired as Director of Exhibits after more than 25 years at Pacific Science Center. He led the exhibit development effort that made...

      • seattle
      • memorial
      • science center

      Pacific Science Center ponds notice

      This plaque in affixed to one of the arches, overlooking the ponds and fountains. It reads, "Coins thrown into pools become a part of the building endowment fund. Unauthorized removal of coins is...

      This plaque in affixed to one of the arches, overlooking the ponds and fountains. It reads, "Coins thrown into pools become a part of the building endowment fund. Unauthorized removal of coins is...

      • notice
      • informational
      • coins
      • wishing pond
      • minoru yamasaki

      George Moynihan Memorial Plaque

      Attached to the Pacific Science Center arches, this plaque reads: "The Board of Directors of Pacific Science Center Dedicates the Re-Lighting of The Arches in Horor of George P. Moynihan,...

      Attached to the Pacific Science Center arches, this plaque reads: "The Board of Directors of Pacific Science Center Dedicates the Re-Lighting of The Arches in Horor of George P....

      • seattle
      • memorial
      • science center

      Northern Terminus of the First Commercial Monorail in America

      In commemoration of service and honor to the Seattle World’s Fair April 21 – October 21 1962 and the City of Seattle Placed in tribute this 19th day of October 1962 at the site of the northern...

      In commemoration of service and honor to the Seattle World’s Fair April 21 – October 21 1962 and the City of Seattle Placed in tribute this 19th day of October 1962 at the site of the northern...

        United State Science Pavilion dedication plaque

        The Pacific Science Center, designed by Minoru Yamasaki with interiors by Charles and Ray Eames, was made for the 1962 World's Fair to showcase US advances in science and space exploration. It was...

        The Pacific Science Center, designed by Minoru Yamasaki with interiors by Charles and Ray Eames, was made for the 1962 World's Fair to showcase US advances in science and space exploration. It...

        • seattle
        • pacific scie...
        • john f kennedy

        Pacific Science Center dedication plaque

        This plaque is on the outside of the PACCAR IMAX theatre and it memorizes the transfer of ownership of the Pacific Science Center grounds, following the 1962 World's Fair. It reads: "PACIFIC...

        This plaque is on the outside of the PACCAR IMAX theatre and it memorizes the transfer of ownership of the Pacific Science Center grounds, following the 1962 World's Fair. It reads: "PACIFIC...

        • seattle
        • pacific scie...

        Monorail

          The Sanitary Market Building

            Giuseppe Desimone

            • pike place market

            Pike Place Market Historic District

              George R. Bartholick

              • pike place market

              Pike Place Market Comfort Station No 1