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

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Submitted by @Ritterton

Submitted by @Ritterton

    Shanghai / San Francisco Sister Ports

    A consensus was reached on the sister port relationship between the Port of Shanghai and the Port of San Francisco July 18, 2007

    A consensus was reached on the sister port relationship between the Port of Shanghai and the Port of San Francisco July 18, 2007

      Genevieve Beavers Earle

      IN MEMORY OF   GENEVIEVE BEAVERS EARLE   1883 - 1956   LONGTIME RESIDENT OF BROOKLYN HEIGHTS MEMBER AND MINORITY LEADER OF THE CITY COUNCIL CIVIC LEADER AND GOOD NEIGHBORDEVOTED TO THE WELFARE OF...

      IN MEMORY OF   GENEVIEVE BEAVERS EARLE   1883 - 1956   LONGTIME RESIDENT OF BROOKLYN HEIGHTS MEMBER AND MINORITY LEADER OF THE CITY COUNCIL CIVIC LEADER AND GOOD NEIGHBORDEVOTED TO THE WELFARE OF...

      • brooklyn
      • brooklyn heights
      • genevieve be...
      • 1956

      Garden Place

      ORIGINALLY GARDEN PLACE WAS A WALK IN THE FORMAL GARDENS BEHIND THE MANSION OF PHILIP LIVINGSTON, DELEGATE FROM NEW YORK AND SIGNER OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE IN 1776. THE LIVINGSTON...

      ORIGINALLY GARDEN PLACE WAS A WALK IN THE FORMAL GARDENS BEHIND THE MANSION OF PHILIP LIVINGSTON, DELEGATE FROM NEW YORK AND SIGNER OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE IN 1776. THE LIVINGSTON...

      • brooklyn
      • brooklyn heights
      • garden place
      • philip livingston
      • george washington
      • teunis joralemon
      • garden street
      • 1776
      • 1803
      • 1923
      • 1982

      Former Carriage House on Garden Place

      CIRCA 1846 ORIGINALLY THIS BUILDING SERVED AS CARRIAGE HOUSE AND STABLE FOR NO 15. IN 1916 IT BECAME A GARAGE WITH  LIVING QUARTERS ABOVE. IT HAS BEEN A ONE-FAMILY RESIDENCE SINCE 1956.  ...

      CIRCA 1846 ORIGINALLY THIS BUILDING SERVED AS CARRIAGE HOUSE AND STABLE FOR NO 15. IN 1916 IT BECAME A GARAGE WITH  LIVING QUARTERS ABOVE. IT HAS BEEN A ONE-FAMILY RESIDENCE SINCE 1956....

      • brooklyn
      • brooklyn heights
      • carriage house
      • stable
      • garage
      • 1846
      • 1956

      For Karl

      For KARL,the cutest little baby in the world March 19, 2015 - July 13, 2015Love, Mommy and Daddy Submitted by @lampbane

      For KARL,the cutest little baby in the world March 19, 2015 - July 13, 2015Love, Mommy and Daddy Submitted by @lampbane

      • brooklyn
      • brooklyn heights
      • brooklyn hei...
      • promenade
      • bench

      Kyle Cunningham (Beloved Son)

      Beloved son, brother, uncle, friend, mentor Kyle Cunningham Passionate runner and world traveler We will always remember you Submitted by @lampbane

      Beloved son, brother, uncle, friend, mentor Kyle Cunningham Passionate runner and world traveler We will always remember you Submitted by @lampbane

      • brooklyn
      • brooklyn heights
      • kyle cunningham
      • bench

      Kyle Cunningham (Kind Nature)

      Forever remembered for his kind nature Kyle Cunningham Adventurous spirit and true appreciation for lifeWe miss you Submitted by @lampbane

      Forever remembered for his kind nature Kyle Cunningham Adventurous spirit and true appreciation for lifeWe miss you Submitted by @lampbane

      • brooklyn
      • brooklyn heights
      • kyle cunningham
      • bench

      First Free Public School in Brooklyn

      ON OR NEAR THIS SITE WAS OPENED ONE OF THE FIRST FREE PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN AMERICA AND THE FIRST IN BROOKLYN UNDER AUTHORIZATION GIVEN BY THE SCHEPENSJULY 4, 1661 CARL DEBEVOISE TEACHER THE SPARK...

      ON OR NEAR THIS SITE WAS OPENED ONE OF THE FIRST FREE PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN AMERICA AND THE FIRST IN BROOKLYN UNDER AUTHORIZATION GIVEN BY THE SCHEPENSJULY 4, 1661 CARL DEBEVOISE TEACHER THE SPARK...

      • brooklyn
      • downtown brooklyn
      • fulton street
      • school
      • carl debevoise
      • 1661
      • brooklyn tea...
      • 1927

      Wilbur A. Levin Plaza

      With gratitude for his distinguished service to Brooklyn Law School from 1968 to 2005Submitted by @lampbane

      With gratitude for his distinguished service to Brooklyn Law School from 1968 to 2005Submitted by @lampbane

      • brooklyn
      • downtown brooklyn
      • brooklyn law school
      • 1968
      • 2005

      Brooklyn Municipal Building

      "HERITAGE OF NEW YORK" BROOKLYN MUNICIPAL BUILDING MCKENZIE, VOORHEES AND GMELIN DESIGNED THIS STRUCTURE IN A MODIFIED ROMAN ECLECTIC STYLE. THE INTERIOR MARBLE WAS QUARRIED IN TENNESSEE AND...

      "HERITAGE OF NEW YORK" BROOKLYN MUNICIPAL BUILDING MCKENZIE, VOORHEES AND GMELIN DESIGNED THIS STRUCTURE IN A MODIFIED ROMAN ECLECTIC STYLE. THE INTERIOR MARBLE WAS QUARRIED IN TENNESSEE...

      • brooklyn
      • downtown brooklyn
      • brooklyn mun...
      • new york com...
      • roman eclectic
      • 1926
      • 1967

      Fleet Park

      Submitted by @Ritterton

      Submitted by @Ritterton

        Brooklyn Borough Hall

        BROOKLYN BOROUGH HALL BROOKLYN'S OLDEST BUILDING, THIS PORTICOED GREEK REVIVAL STRUCTURE DESIGNED BY GAMALIEL KING, WAS BUILT IN 1846-51 AS BROOKLYN'S CITY HALL. THE CUPOLA WAS ADDED IN 1898 WHEN...

        BROOKLYN BOROUGH HALL BROOKLYN'S OLDEST BUILDING, THIS PORTICOED GREEK REVIVAL STRUCTURE DESIGNED BY GAMALIEL KING, WAS BUILT IN 1846-51 AS BROOKLYN'S CITY HALL. THE CUPOLA WAS ADDED IN 1898...

        • brooklyn
        • brooklyn bor...
        • greek revival
        • gamaliel king
        • new york cit...

        Paul Goldman

        In dedication to Paul Goldmanfor his commitment tothe Newkirk Plaza community10/1/47 - 2/7/13Remembered alwaysSubmitted by @lampbane

        In dedication to Paul Goldmanfor his commitment tothe Newkirk Plaza community10/1/47 - 2/7/13Remembered alwaysSubmitted by @lampbane

        • brooklyn
        • ditmas park
        • newkirk plaza
        • paul goldman

        Clumber Corner

        1.46 acres Clumber Corner is located in Brooklyn Heights at Washington and Prospect Streets. The urbanization of Brooklyn Heights began in 1814 when the neighborhood received an important boost...

        1.46 acres Clumber Corner is located in Brooklyn Heights at Washington and Prospect Streets. The urbanization of Brooklyn Heights began in 1814 when the neighborhood received an important...

        • park
        • nyc parks
        • brooklyn
        • brooklyn heights
        • clumber corner
        • dogs

        FDNY Engine 205 & Ladder 118 firehouse

        JAMES J. WALKER MAYOR JOHN J. DORMAN FIRE COMMISSIONER JOSEPH M. HANNON CHARLES W. JANNICKY DEPUTY FIRE COMMISSIONERS JOHN KENLON CHIEF OF DEPARTMENT JOHN DAVIN DEPUTY CHIEF, BROOKLYN & QUEENS...

        JAMES J. WALKER MAYOR JOHN J. DORMAN FIRE COMMISSIONER JOSEPH M. HANNON CHARLES W. JANNICKY DEPUTY FIRE COMMISSIONERS JOHN KENLON CHIEF OF DEPARTMENT JOHN DAVIN DEPUTY CHIEF, BROOKLYN & QUEENS...

        • brooklyn
        • brooklyn heights
        • fdny
        • fire department
        • firehouse
        • 1929
        • james j. walker

        Engine Company 205

        150 Years of Dedicated Service ENGINE COMPANY 205 SEPTEMBER 15, 1869 - SEPTEMBER 15, 2019 ON THIS FIFTEENTH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2019, WE CELEBRATE 150 YEARS OF TRADITION AND SERVICE. WE PROUDLY...

        150 Years of Dedicated Service ENGINE COMPANY 205 SEPTEMBER 15, 1869 - SEPTEMBER 15, 2019 ON THIS FIFTEENTH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2019, WE CELEBRATE 150 YEARS OF TRADITION AND SERVICE. WE...

        • brooklyn
        • brooklyn heights
        • fdny
        • fire department
        • firehouse
        • engine company 205
        • 2019

        General Horatio King House

        GENERAL HORATIO KING HOUSE BUILT IN 1841 FOR ALFRED EDWARDS, A MANHATTAN SILK MERCHANT, AND HIS WIFE SOPHIA LEWIS, THIS GREEK REVIVAL-STYLE TOWNHOUSE WAS THE HOME OF HORATIO COLLINS KING FROM 1887...

        GENERAL HORATIO KING HOUSE BUILT IN 1841 FOR ALFRED EDWARDS, A MANHATTAN SILK MERCHANT, AND HIS WIFE SOPHIA LEWIS, THIS GREEK REVIVAL-STYLE TOWNHOUSE WAS THE HOME OF HORATIO COLLINS KING FROM 1887...

        • brooklyn
        • brooklyn heights
        • alfred edwards
        • sophia lewis
        • greek revival
        • horatio collins king
        • horatio king

        Arthur Miller

        October 17, 1915 - February 10, 2005 62 Montague Street, Brooklyn Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Arthur Miller transformed post-World War II theater with explorations of social injustice,...

        October 17, 1915 - February 10, 2005 62 Montague Street, Brooklyn Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Arthur Miller transformed post-World War II theater with explorations of social...

        • arthur miller
        • writer
        • playwright
        • theater
        • 1944
        • historic lan...
        • brooklyn
        • brooklyn heights

        The Willows

        "HERITAGE OF NEW YORK"THE WILLOWS A.F. NORRIS WAS THE ARCHITECT OF THIS EARLY EXAMPLE OF A BUILDING DESIGNED AS AN APARTMENT HOUSE AND CONSTRUCTED IN 1886. THE HIGH BAY WINDOW, WITH ITS CLASSICAL...

        "HERITAGE OF NEW YORK"THE WILLOWS A.F. NORRIS WAS THE ARCHITECT OF THIS EARLY EXAMPLE OF A BUILDING DESIGNED AS AN APARTMENT HOUSE AND CONSTRUCTED IN 1886. THE HIGH BAY WINDOW, WITH ITS...

        • brooklyn
        • brooklyn heights
        • the willows
        • the new york...
        • queen anne style
        • a.f. norris
        • 1886
        • 1956