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

Frances Parkinson Keyes

TO FRANCES PARKINSON KEYES FOR HER CONTRIBUTION TO LOUISIANA LITERATURE, THE RESTORATION OF BEAUREGARD HOUSE AND GARDEN AND ESTABLISHMENT OF THE KEYES FOUNDATION PLACED HERE BY THE VIEUX CARRE...

  • louisiana
  • new orleans
  • frances park...

Carriage Entrance Façade of the Metropolitan Museum of Art

The carriage entrance façade of Wing B-the first addition to the Museum-was completed by the architect-engineer Theodore Weston in 1888. It was used as the main entrance of the Museum until...

  • new york
  • manhattan
  • metropolitan...
  • museum
  • architecture
  • 1888
  • 1902

Riverdale Park

RIVERDALE PARK 144.29 ACRES   The Riverdale section of the Bronx began as a real estate venture in 1856, financed in part by the prominent Dodge, Goodrich, and Spaulding families. The construction...

  • new york
  • bronx
  • the bronx
  • riverdale
  • park
  • 1856
  • 1888
  • 2013

Coastal Grassland

Coastal Grassland   The coastal grassland is a gentle and stable landscape shaped and influenced by strong winds. This community does not come into frequent contact with salt water. The...

  • new york
  • manhattan
  • hudson river park
  • hudson river
  • grassland
  • pier 26

Jeffrey Paul Bart

In loving memory of our sweet cousin and dear friend Jeffrey Paul Bart October 2, 1981-February 16, 2016   May this tree be a source of comfort. Jeff, we miss you so much and we love you always. ...

  • new york
  • manhattan
  • hudson river park
  • tree
  • 1981
  • 2016

Pier 40 North River

CITY OF NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF MARINE & AVIATIONPIER 40 NORTH RIVER DEDICATED TO COMMERCE OF THE AND INDUSTRY PORT OF THE CITY OF NEW YORKROBERT F. WAGNER MAYOR   LEO BROWN 1962 VINCENT A.G....

  • new york
  • manhattan
  • hudson river
  • hudson river park
  • pier 40
  • robert wagner
  • leo brown
  • vincent o'connor
  • 1962
  • 1954

Stephan Weiss, Apple

STEPHAN WEISS 1938-2001 APPLE 2000/01   DEDICATED BY THE ARTIST TO THE CITY OF NEW YORK AND TO THE NEIGHBORS AND NEIGHBORHOOD OF THE FAR WEST VILLAGE THAT FILLED HIS HEART.   STEPHAN WEISS STUDIO...

  • new york
  • manhattan
  • hudson river park
  • west village
  • stephan weiss
  • art
  • sculpture
  • 1938
  • 2001

In memory of Ann- Laure Decadt

In memory of   Ann-Laure Decadt20 July 1986-31 October 2017 Belgian victim of the Hudson River bike path Terror Attack Sunny, yesterday my life was filled with rain Sunny, you smiled at me...

  • new york
  • manhattan
  • hudson river park
  • hudson river
  • 1986
  • 2017

Honey Locust

HONEY LOCUST   IN LOVING MEMORY OF JASON S. PHILIP   Hudson River ParkSubmitted by @lampbane

  • new york
  • manhattan
  • hudson river park
  • jason philip
  • plant
  • flower

Vieux Carré / Jackson Square

VIEUX CARRE   HAS BEEN DESIGNATED A REGISTERED NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK   UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE HISTORIC SITES ACT OF AUGUST 21, 1935 THIS SITE POSSESSES EXCEPTIONAL VALUE IN...

  • louisiana
  • new orleans
  • vieux carre
  • jackson square
  • 1935
  • 1970
  • 1963