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

Alex Haley (1921-1992)

Alex Haley (1921-1992) Alexander Murray Palmer Haley lived and maintained a writing studio here. Beginning in 1963 he conducted many in-depth interviews with Malcolm X for his first book,...

  • new york
  • manhattan
  • greenwich village
  • west village
  • alex haley
  • 1963
  • 1965
  • malcolm x
  • 1976

Liberty Memorial Garden

THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF SEPTEMBER 11TH, WE DEDICATE THIS MEMORIAL GARDEN IN REMEMBRANCE OF THE HEROIC FIRST RESPONDERS AND RESCUE AND RECOVERY WORKERS OF THE PORT AUTHORITY OF NEW YORK AND NEW...

  • new york
  • manhattan
  • downtown
  • battery park city
  • 9/11
  • september 11

Dogwood Mudhole

A mile to the south, the Old Natchez Trace crossed a depression in the flat, dogwood-covered ridge. After heavy rains it became almost impassable for wagons. Its name “Dogwood Mudhole” recalls...

    Mama Sage

      Rawlins City Hall

        St James Lutheran Church

        Mary Virginia Wade, only civilian killed during battle of Gettysburg, confirmed here, April 20, 1862

          The Turner Building

            The Hanchette Building

              The Yingling-Berry Building

                The Placer Inn

                  Methodist Church

                    South Park Village and the Whittlesey Tradition

                    • ohio
                    • historical marker

                    Rockefeller Center

                    ROCKEFELLER CENTER ROCKEFELLER CENTER IS ONE OF THE FOREMOST ARCHITECTURAL PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN IN AMERICA IN TERMS OF SCOPE, URBAN PLANNING AND INTEGRATION OF ARCHITECTURE, ART AND LANDSCAPING. IT...

                    • new york
                    • manhattan
                    • rockefeller center
                    • 1931
                    • 1939
                    • 1989

                    Gateway to Flight

                    Gateway to Flight Gateway National Recreation Area National Park Service Department of the Interior Historic Airfield Opened in 1931, Floyd Bennett Field was New York City's first municipal...

                    • new york
                    • brooklyn
                    • floyd bennett field
                    • nps
                    • airport
                    • airfield
                    • 1931
                    • 1933

                    Jamaica Bay Greenway

                    Jamaica Bay Greenway The Jamaica Bay Greenway is a 19-mile loop, multi-use recreational path. It connects the city to more than 10,000 acres of federal, state, and city park land....

                    • new york
                    • brooklyn
                    • floyd bennett field
                    • jamaica bay
                    • 1951