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

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

Hudson River Park - Pier 26

Funding for Hudson River Park's Pier 26 construction was made possible through the generosity of:   LMDCLower Manhattan Development Corporation   DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT   citi...

  • new york
  • manhattan
  • hudson river
  • hudson river park
  • pier 26
  • nyc parks
  • hud

Windsor Terrace Branch Library

THE CITY OF NEW YORK JOHN V. LINDSAYMAYOR MARIO A. PROCCACINO COMPTROLLER FRANCIS X. SMITHPRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL ABRAHAM B. STARK PRESIDENT, BOROUGH OF BROOKLYN WINDSOR TERRACE BRANCH...

  • new york
  • brooklyn
  • windsor terrace
  • library
  • john lindsay
  • mario proccacino
  • francis smith
  • abraham stark
  • 1969

Chuck Close, Pozsi

Chuck Close   Pozsi   2017   Ceramic   Fabricated by Mosaika Art & Design   Commissioned by MTA Arts & Design   #mtaartsSubmitted by @lampbane

  • new york
  • manhattan
  • chuck close
  • mta
  • subway
  • art
  • mosaic
  • 2017

Chuck Close, Phil

Chuck Close   Phil   2017   Hand-glazed porcelain and stoneware tile   Fabricated by Magnolia Editions   Commissioned by MTA Arts & Design   #mtaartsSubmitted by @lampbane

  • new york
  • manhattan
  • yorkville
  • subway
  • mta
  • art
  • chuck close
  • 2017

Chuck Close, Cindy

Chuck Close   Cindy   2017   Hand-glazed ceramic Fabricated by Mosaika Art & Design   Commissioned by MTA Arts & Design #mtaartsSubmitted by @lampbane

  • new york
  • manhattan
  • chuck close
  • mta
  • subway
  • art
  • mosaic
  • 2017

The Petersfield

THE PETERSFIELD   THIS BUILDING IS NAMED AFTER AND LOCATED ON THE SITE OF THE PETERSFIELD FARM, THE ORIGINAL HOMESTEAD OF PETER STUYVESANT, THE LAST DUTCH GOVERNOR OF NEW YORK.   THE...

  • new york
  • manhattan
  • east village
  • union square
  • peter stuyvesant
  • 1906
  • 1987
  • 2014

International Tailoring Company Building

INTERNATIONAL TAILORING COMPANY BUILDING   CONSTRUCTED IN 1920, THIS WAS THE NEW YORK HEADQUARTERS OF THE INTERNATIONAL TAILORING COMPANY AND ITS SUBSIDIARY, J.L. TAYLOR & COMPANY. IT WAS ONE OF...

  • new york
  • manhattan
  • east village
  • union square
  • herman melville
  • 1847
  • 1850
  • 1920
  • 1980

Birthplace Danny Barker

BIRTHPLACE DANNY BARKER January 13, 1909 African- American Creole guitar and banjo player, songwriter, composer, singer, author, historian, teacher, storyteller, humorist, actor and painter. Jazz...

  • louisiana
  • new orleans
  • danny barker
  • 1909