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

Edwards Hall (A McMaster University student residence)

EDWARDS HALL                This residence for men was a handsome gift from Gordon C. Edwards, who served for many years on the Board of Governors of the University, and it was named in memory of...

EDWARDS HALL                This residence for men was a handsome gift from Gordon C. Edwards, who served for many years on the Board of Governors of the University, and it was named in memory of...

    Woodstock Hall (A McMaster University student residence)

    WOODSTOCK HALL                This residence, opened in 1970, recalls Woodstock College, which became part of McMaster University when this institution was created in 1887.               ...

    WOODSTOCK HALL                This residence, opened in 1970, recalls Woodstock College, which became part of McMaster University when this institution was created in 1887....

      Brandon Hall (A McMaster University student residence)

      BRANDON HALL                Brandon Hall, which perpetuates the memory of the association of Brandon College with McMaster University, was opened in 1970.                Brandon College, the...

      BRANDON HALL                Brandon Hall, which perpetuates the memory of the association of Brandon College with McMaster University, was opened in 1970.                Brandon College, the...

        Hedden Hall (A McMaster University student residence)

        HEDDEN HALL                This residence, opened in 1991, is named for D. M. Hedden (1916-1982), a graduate of McMaster University. In 1950 “Mike” returned to his alma mater and thereafter served...

        HEDDEN HALL                This residence, opened in 1991, is named for D. M. Hedden (1916-1982), a graduate of McMaster University. In 1950 “Mike” returned to his alma mater and thereafter...

          Les Prince Hall (A McMaster University student residence)

          LES PRINCE HALL                This residence was opened in 2006 and bears the name of Leslie A. Prince, a dedicated teacher, coach and administrator. Between his arrival on campus in 1946 and his...

          LES PRINCE HALL                This residence was opened in 2006 and bears the name of Leslie A. Prince, a dedicated teacher, coach and administrator. Between his arrival on campus in 1946 and his...

            Domain of the Oregon Cavemen

            Submitted by @jqmcd

            Submitted by @jqmcd

            • cavemen
            • oregon
            • grants pass
            • oregon

            Blue Star Memorial Highway

            A tribute to the Armed Forces that have defended the United States of America Sponsored by Germantown Garden Club in cooperation with Tennessee Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc. And Tennessee...

            A tribute to the Armed Forces that have defended the United States of America Sponsored by Germantown Garden Club in cooperation with Tennessee Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc. And Tennessee...

            • shelby county
            • tennessee

            Lake Shasta Caverns

            • lake shasta
            • california
            • caverns

            Grace - St. Luke's Episcopal Church

            St. Luke's Church, founded 1894 at Idlewild and Union, moved to this location in 1912 where the Right Rev. Thomas F. Gailor, 3rd Bishop of Tennessee, laid the church's cornerstone. Grace Church,...

            St. Luke's Church, founded 1894 at Idlewild and Union, moved to this location in 1912 where the Right Rev. Thomas F. Gailor, 3rd Bishop of Tennessee, laid the church's cornerstone. Grace Church,...

            • shelby county
            • tennessee

            The Old Manse Library

            Submitted by @bthubbard 

            Submitted by @bthubbard 

            • library
            • manse
            • miramichi
            • aitken
            • beaverbrook

            Lord Beaverbrook House

            Submitted by @bthubbard 

            Submitted by @bthubbard 

            • wwi
            • canada
            • spitfire
            • new brunswick

            Collector of Miramichi Folk Songs

            ERECTED BY THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE IN HONOUR OF MISS LOUSIE MANNY, LL. D. 1890 - 1970 HISTORIAN, AUTHOR, CONNOISSEUR COLLECTOR OF MIRAMICHI FOLK SONGS AND LIBRARIAN AT THE OLD MANSE LIBRARY 1953 - 1967 1974 

            ERECTED BY THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE IN HONOUR OF MISS LOUSIE MANNY, LL. D. 1890 - 1970 HISTORIAN, AUTHOR, CONNOISSEUR COLLECTOR OF MIRAMICHI FOLK SONGS AND LIBRARIAN AT THE OLD MANSE LIBRARY 1953 - 1967 1974 

            • miramichi
            • manse
            • new brunswick
            • newcastle

            Hewett House

            • santa fe
            • hewett house
            • officer's quarters
            • 1870

            The Old Santa Fe Trail

            • santa fe
            • new mexico

            Circle of Honor

            CIRCLE OF HONOR  IN MEMORY OF PERSONS KILLED OR MISSING IN ACTION  DEDICATED SEPT. 9, 1995

            CIRCLE OF HONOR  IN MEMORY OF PERSONS KILLED OR MISSING IN ACTION  DEDICATED SEPT. 9, 1995

            • medford
            • oregon

            Clent Hills, Walton Hill

            Submitted by @caddickbrown

            Submitted by @caddickbrown

              Market Square

              Before selling Memphis lots, developers set aside this park as Market Square in 1819. Facing it was the first courthouse, built in 1820, which was also used as a church and newspaper office. Near...

              Before selling Memphis lots, developers set aside this park as Market Square in 1819. Facing it was the first courthouse, built in 1820, which was also used as a church and newspaper office....

              • shelby county
              • tennessee

              First Black Radio Station

              On October 25, 1948 at 4p.m., Nat D. Williams signed on at WDIA radio, becoming the first black disk jockey on the South's first all-black radio station. His revolutionary rhythm and blues program...

              On October 25, 1948 at 4p.m., Nat D. Williams signed on at WDIA radio, becoming the first black disk jockey on the South's first all-black radio station. His revolutionary rhythm and blues program...

              • shelby county
              • tennessee

              Veterans Tree

              THIS TREE DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF VETERANS OF WORLD WAR I WORLD WAR II AND VETERANS OF ALL WARS  DONATED BY AMERICAN LEGION POST NO: 152 AND POST NO: 121

              THIS TREE DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF VETERANS OF WORLD WAR I WORLD WAR II AND VETERANS OF ALL WARS  DONATED BY AMERICAN LEGION POST NO: 152 AND POST NO: 121

              • oakland
              • oregon
              • wwi
              • wwii

              Ponte Cestio

              Plaque reads: 'The bridge takes its name from Lucius Cestio, governor of Rome, who built it in 26BC to link Tiber Island with the right bank of the Tiber.  Its original structure was changed when...

              Plaque reads: 'The bridge takes its name from Lucius Cestio, governor of Rome, who built it in 26BC to link Tiber Island with the right bank of the Tiber.  Its original structure was changed when...

              • rome
              • italy
              • bridge
              • bce
              • architecture