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

Miners' Memorial Wall, Sparwood

Unveiling on April 28, 2017 (Day of Mourning) with the names of 181 miners killed in the Elk Valley since 1901(full page)Plaque courtesy of the BC Labour Heritage Centre's project Plaques Around...

Unveiling on April 28, 2017 (Day of Mourning) with the names of 181 miners killed in the Elk Valley since 1901(full page)Plaque courtesy of the BC Labour Heritage Centre's project Plaques...

    Coal Creek Mine Explosion 1917

    Plaque unveiling in 2017 by the BC Labour Heritage Centre, Steelworkers Local 9346 and East Kootenay Labour Council to recognize 100th anniversary of Coal Creek Mine explosion which killed 34, and...

    Plaque unveiling in 2017 by the BC Labour Heritage Centre, Steelworkers Local 9346 and East Kootenay Labour Council to recognize 100th anniversary of Coal Creek Mine explosion which killed 34,...

      Fernie Miners' Walk

      A metal sculpture of a miner plus Information panels that tell the story of significant players in coal mining in the area and describe the geology and natural and human history of the area’s...

      A metal sculpture of a miner plus Information panels that tell the story of significant players in coal mining in the area and describe the geology and natural and human history of the area’s...

        Burrard Shipyards Signage Project

        13 interpretive signs plus art installations celebrating the working history of the Burrard Shipyards.(full page)Plaque courtesy of the BC Labour Heritage Centre's project Plaques Around the...

        13 interpretive signs plus art installations celebrating the working history of the Burrard Shipyards.(full page)Plaque courtesy of the BC Labour Heritage Centre's project Plaques Around the...

          On to Ottawa Trek Plaque

          Plaque commemorating the 75th anniversary of the On to Ottawa Trek.(full page)Plaque courtesy of the BC Labour Heritage Centre's project Plaques Around the Province. project

          Plaque commemorating the 75th anniversary of the On to Ottawa Trek.(full page)Plaque courtesy of the BC Labour Heritage Centre's project Plaques Around the Province. project

            Battle of Ballantyne Pier Memorial

            Engraved stone to remember and reflect upon the Battle of Ballantyne Pier, erected by ILWU Local 502.(full page)Plaque courtesy of the BC Labour Heritage Centre's project Plaques Around the...

            Engraved stone to remember and reflect upon the Battle of Ballantyne Pier, erected by ILWU Local 502.(full page)Plaque courtesy of the BC Labour Heritage Centre's project Plaques Around...

              UNDE (PSAC) plaque to the civilian employees who worked at CFB Chilliwack

              DEDICATED TOTHE CIVILIAN EMPLOYEESWHO WORKED AT CFB CHILLIWACKBASE CLOSURE 30 JUNE 1998Union of National Defence Employees Local 1001 (full page)Plaque courtesy of the BC Labour Heritage Centre's...

              DEDICATED TOTHE CIVILIAN EMPLOYEESWHO WORKED AT CFB CHILLIWACKBASE CLOSURE 30 JUNE 1998Union of National Defence Employees Local 1001 (full page)Plaque courtesy of the BC Labour Heritage Centre's...

                Chinese Canadian Memorial

                This memorial in the Prince George Cemetery was completed in 2002. The plaque recognizes the Chinese population working in various industries, and their contribution to building the Grand Trunk...

                This memorial in the Prince George Cemetery was completed in 2002. The plaque recognizes the Chinese population working in various industries, and their contribution to building the Grand...

                  Japanese-Canadian Fishermen's Memorial "Wind" (2002)

                  Statue by Junichiro Iwase. Artist Statement: The seated figure represents a working class fishermen who is humble, modest and hardworking. The title of the work “Wind” is a metaphor for human...

                  Statue by Junichiro Iwase. Artist Statement: The seated figure represents a working class fishermen who is humble, modest and hardworking. The title of the work “Wind” is a metaphor for...

                    Miners' Union Hall, Rossland

                    Plaque explaining the history of the Miners' Union Hall in Rossland.The Hall was constructed in 1898 and remains standing.(full page)Plaque courtesy of the BC Labour Heritage Centre's project...

                    Plaque explaining the history of the Miners' Union Hall in Rossland.The Hall was constructed in 1898 and remains standing.(full page)Plaque courtesy of the BC Labour Heritage Centre's project...

                      Sandon Cemetery

                      The mining ghost town of Sandon once was home to 10,000 people. The 1898 cemetery demonstrates the role the Western Federation of Miners, their union, played in everyday life.Many of the...

                      The mining ghost town of Sandon once was home to 10,000 people. The 1898 cemetery demonstrates the role the Western Federation of Miners, their union, played in everyday life.Many of...

                        Miners' Park

                        Heritage BC Stop with markers explaining the history of coal mines and miners in the area. It provides a history of the former towns of Michel and Natal. A plaque on a rock is also visible.(full...

                        Heritage BC Stop with markers explaining the history of coal mines and miners in the area. It provides a history of the former towns of Michel and Natal. A plaque on a rock is also visible.(full...

                          Chinese Railway Workers plaque

                          Sculptural plaque depicting hard working conditions of Chinese railway workers mounted by entrance to the Chinese Cultural Centre, Vancouver BC (1977).(full page)Plaque courtesy of the BC Labour...

                          Sculptural plaque depicting hard working conditions of Chinese railway workers mounted by entrance to the Chinese Cultural Centre, Vancouver BC (1977).(full page)Plaque courtesy of the BC Labour...

                            Kinuko Laskey Memorial

                            A powerful voice in the city’s mobilization against nuclear war; survivor of Hiroshima. Statue and plaque sponsored by Vancouver Labour Council, sculpted by Keith Shields.(full page)Plaque...

                            A powerful voice in the city’s mobilization against nuclear war; survivor of Hiroshima. Statue and plaque sponsored by Vancouver Labour Council, sculpted by Keith Shields.(full...

                              Mildred Neilson memorial

                              The Mildred Neilson memorial/stone is in the National Section at Ocean View Cemetery.Inscription: "Erected by The citizens of Trail, B.C. To the memory of nurse Mildred Neilson 1898 - 1925. So...

                              The Mildred Neilson memorial/stone is in the National Section at Ocean View Cemetery.Inscription: "Erected by The citizens of Trail, B.C. To the memory of nurse Mildred Neilson 1898 - 1925. So...

                                Frances Willard Plaque

                                1939 plaque to commemorate 100th anniversary of the birth of Frances Willard, head of the moralistic Women's Christian Temperance Union.The WCTU of Vancouver was one of several groups who --...

                                1939 plaque to commemorate 100th anniversary of the birth of Frances Willard, head of the moralistic Women's Christian Temperance Union.The WCTU of Vancouver was one of several groups who...

                                  Maria Grant and Cecilia Spofford Plaque

                                  A plaque recognizing two Victoria women who campaigned for women's suffrage. Maria Grant was elected as the first female school trustee in March of 1895. She and her friend Cecilia Spofford were...

                                  A plaque recognizing two Victoria women who campaigned for women's suffrage. Maria Grant was elected as the first female school trustee in March of 1895. She and her friend Cecilia Spofford were...

                                    Chinese Construction Workers on the Pacific Railway

                                    Government of Canada plaque to Chinese construction workers, placed in 1977. The text (in English, French and Chinese) reads: "In the early 1880's contractor Andrew Onderdonk brought thousands of...

                                    Government of Canada plaque to Chinese construction workers, placed in 1977. The text (in English, French and Chinese) reads: "In the early 1880's contractor Andrew Onderdonk brought thousands of...

                                      Wellington Coal Mine Interpretive Plaque

                                      This historical marker is located on the site of the No.5 Pit of the Wellington Colliery; just one of over 50 mines opened in the Nanaimo area. It lists the names and/or payroll numbers of 77...

                                      This historical marker is located on the site of the No.5 Pit of the Wellington Colliery; just one of over 50 mines opened in the Nanaimo area. It lists the names and/or payroll numbers of...

                                        Kamloops Chinese Cemetary

                                        This plaque in the Kamloops Chinese Cemetery honours the Chinese workers who lost their lives building the railway in British Columbia.Numbers vary from 600 to 2200 Chinese workers who died while...

                                        This plaque in the Kamloops Chinese Cemetery honours the Chinese workers who lost their lives building the railway in British Columbia.Numbers vary from 600 to 2200 Chinese workers who died while...