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

McPherson Playhouse

Transcription: McPherson Playhouse Dedicated 26th February 1965 Named in honour of Thomas Shanks McPherson Born Airdrie, Scotland. Prominent businessman, philanthropist and a citizen of Victoria...

Transcription: McPherson Playhouse Dedicated 26th February 1965 Named in honour of Thomas Shanks McPherson Born Airdrie, Scotland. Prominent businessman, philanthropist and a citizen of Victoria...

    Victoria Fire Department Headquarters, 1899 - 1959

    This sign contains information about the headquarters of the Victoria Fire Department, which was nearby between 1899 and 1959. It complements another nearby sign that contains information about an...

    This sign contains information about the headquarters of the Victoria Fire Department, which was nearby between 1899 and 1959. It complements another nearby sign that contains information about an...

      Nagasaki Peace Park sculpture by Naoki Tominaga

      One of the more than 50 peace monuments in Nagasaki Peace Park is a sculpture by Naoki Tominaga depicting a stricken child sleeping in her mother's warm embrace.  "Embodied in the monument is the...

      One of the more than 50 peace monuments in Nagasaki Peace Park is a sculpture by Naoki Tominaga depicting a stricken child sleeping in her mother's warm embrace.  "Embodied in the monument is the...

      • nagasaki peace park
      • japan
      • wwii
      • nuclear weapons

      Guadalcanal Memorial

      The Guadalcanal Memorial overlooks the town of Honiara in the Solomon Islands.  It honors the Americans and Allies who lost their lives from August 7, 1942 to February 9, 1943 taking Guadalcanal...

      The Guadalcanal Memorial overlooks the town of Honiara in the Solomon Islands.  It honors the Americans and Allies who lost their lives from August 7, 1942 to February 9, 1943 taking Guadalcanal...

      • guadalcanal
      • wwii
      • solomon islands

      Gilbert High School and Mexican School

      Submitted by @jqmcd

      Submitted by @jqmcd

      • gilbert
      • arizona
      • school
      • also a black school
      • segregation

      Plaque in Beaufort

      Plaque located on the side of a building in the main street. Reads: Beaufort Community Resource Centre A State Government initative With the Beaufort Community and the Pyrenees Shire [logos for...

      Plaque located on the side of a building in the main street. Reads: Beaufort Community Resource Centre A State Government initative With the Beaufort Community and the Pyrenees Shire [logos for...

      • beaufort
      • victoria

      Stawell Wetlands Plaque

      Plaque on the outskirts of Stawell at the start of a short boardwalk.  Has the Apex club, Lions club and Rotary club logos on the top. Plaque reads: Federation Parks Wetlands Commemorating 100...

      Plaque on the outskirts of Stawell at the start of a short boardwalk.  Has the Apex club, Lions club and Rotary club logos on the top. Plaque reads: Federation Parks Wetlands Commemorating 100...

      • stawell
      • victoria

      Prahran Market Commemorative Plaque

      The plaque is located inside the market on the rear of  a column in the outdoor courtyard. It has the City of Prahran coat of arms. Plaque reads: THIS PLAQUE COMMEMORATES THE OPENING OF THE...

      The plaque is located inside the market on the rear of  a column in the outdoor courtyard. It has the City of Prahran coat of arms. Plaque reads: THIS PLAQUE COMMEMORATES THE OPENING OF...

      • prahran
      • market
      • melbourne
      • victoria

      Beaufort Rotunda Plaque

      This plaque on the base of the rotunda in Beaufort Plaque Reads: A.D. 1903. Erected by the residents of Beaufort and District in Commemoration of the glorious reign of her late Majesty Queen...

      This plaque on the base of the rotunda in Beaufort Plaque Reads: A.D. 1903. Erected by the residents of Beaufort and District in Commemoration of the glorious reign of her late Majesty Queen...

      • beaufort
      • victoria

      Beaufort Rotunda Plaque

      This plaque is above the foundation stone in the rotunda and reads: The clock that surmounts this memorial was presented by Rear Admiral Bridges of Trawalla     Submitted by: @gregorystorer

      This plaque is above the foundation stone in the rotunda and reads: The clock that surmounts this memorial was presented by Rear Admiral Bridges of Trawalla     Submitted by: @gregorystorer

      • beaufort
      • victoria

      Prahran Market Foundation Stone

      Located on Commercial Road, Prahran at the entrance to the Prahran Market Plaque Reads: City of Prahran This stone was laid by Cr. Thomas Ellis J.P. Mayor on the 25th day of March 1891 The other...

      Located on Commercial Road, Prahran at the entrance to the Prahran Market Plaque Reads: City of Prahran This stone was laid by Cr. Thomas Ellis J.P. Mayor on the 25th day of March 1891 The...

      • prahran
      • memorial stone
      • melbourne
      • victoria

      Felton Memorial

      The plaque is on the side of the former Esplanade Hotel in St Kilda (The Espy) and reads: City of St Kilda. Alfred Felton 183 1 - 1904 Philanthropist, Industrialist Lived here 1892 - 1904...

      The plaque is on the side of the former Esplanade Hotel in St Kilda (The Espy) and reads: City of St Kilda. Alfred Felton 183 1 - 1904 Philanthropist, Industrialist Lived here 1892 - 1904...

      • st kilda
      • melbourne
      • victoria

      First Land Sales in St Kilda

      On the side wall of a St Kilda Convenience Store in Ackland Street. Erected as part of Victoria's 150 year anniversary.  It is headed by the logo for the event. Plaque Reads: Victoria 150 Growing...

      On the side wall of a St Kilda Convenience Store in Ackland Street. Erected as part of Victoria's 150 year anniversary.  It is headed by the logo for the event. Plaque Reads: Victoria 150...

      • acland st
      • st kilda
      • melbourne
      • victoria

      Plaque in St Kilda Gardens

      Plaque is located under a tree in the St Kilda Botanical Gardens. This tree was planted  in memory of Norman T. Scoble Supt. of Parks and Gardens City of St. Kildat 1938-1966 A tribute from His...

      Plaque is located under a tree in the St Kilda Botanical Gardens. This tree was planted  in memory of Norman T. Scoble Supt. of Parks and Gardens City of St. Kildat 1938-1966 A tribute from His...

      • st kilda
      • melbourne
      • victoria

      Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium

      Submitted by @jqmcd

      Submitted by @jqmcd

      • gammage
      • asu
      • arizona
      • tempe
      • frank lloyd wright

      In Memory of Victoria's Fire Fighters

      Transcription: In Memory of Victoria's Fire Fighters This bell, cast in 1873 at the foundry of William Blews & Sons, Birmingham, England, was used to call fire fighters to duty during the late...

      Transcription: In Memory of Victoria's Fire Fighters This bell, cast in 1873 at the foundry of William Blews & Sons, Birmingham, England, was used to call fire fighters to duty during the...

        W. Goodrich Jones State Forest

        W. Goodrich Jones State ForestThis forest of 1633 acres, purchased by the state in 1924, is used for research and demonstration of timber growing and is administered by The Texas Forest Service,...

        W. Goodrich Jones State ForestThis forest of 1633 acres, purchased by the state in 1924, is used for research and demonstration of timber growing and is administered by The Texas Forest Service,...

        • texas
        • 1924
        • father of forestry

        Maddox Cedars

        "Maddox Cedars"Site of the K. T. and Amanda Maddox home which was destroyed by the 1915 hurricane   Submitted by: Eric Goodill

        "Maddox Cedars"Site of the K. T. and Amanda Maddox home which was destroyed by the 1915 hurricane   Submitted by: Eric Goodill

        • texas
        • cedars
        • hurricane
        • 1915

        In Honor of Dick & Doris Hickner

        Presented in Honor of Dick & Doris Hickner with deep appreciation for their 15 years of undaunting leadership to the Texas mid coast wildlife refuges; and for serving as founder & charter...

        Presented in Honor of Dick & Doris Hickner with deep appreciation for their 15 years of undaunting leadership to the Texas mid coast wildlife refuges; and for serving as founder &...

        • texas
        • mid coast
        • wildlife refuges
        • brazoria

        Frank Rabb

        Frank Rabb (1866-1932) was born in Corpus Christi to Texas ranching pioneers John and Martha Rabb. After marrying Lillian Starck, granddaughter of ranching neighbor Mifflin Kenedy, Frank and...

        Frank Rabb (1866-1932) was born in Corpus Christi to Texas ranching pioneers John and Martha Rabb. After marrying Lillian Starck, granddaughter of ranching neighbor Mifflin Kenedy, Frank...

        • texas
        • rabb
        • san tomas
        • irrigation
        • mexican revolution