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

Robert McCue

In loving memory of Robert E. McCue, MD 1953-2016

In loving memory of Robert E. McCue, MD 1953-2016

  • brooklyn
  • prospect park
  • robert mccue
  • 1953
  • 2016
  • bench

Jamie Torres Springer

To our friend and partner Jamie Torres Springer We honor your contributions to our City and our company. -HR&A AdvisorsSubmitted by @lampbane

To our friend and partner Jamie Torres Springer We honor your contributions to our City and our company. -HR&A AdvisorsSubmitted by @lampbane

  • brooklyn
  • prospect park
  • park slope
  • jamie torres...
  • hr&a
  • bench

Phyllis Fox and George Sternlieb

In Memory of Phyllis Fox and George SternliebBy their children and grandchildren With love and gratitude   Submitted by @lampbane

In Memory of Phyllis Fox and George SternliebBy their children and grandchildren With love and gratitude   Submitted by @lampbane

  • brooklyn
  • prospect park
  • park slope
  • bench
  • phyllis fox
  • george sternlieb

Maria Diaco

Living Eternally in the Hearts of Loved Ones MARIA DIACO 1914-2004Submitted by @lampbane

Living Eternally in the Hearts of Loved Ones MARIA DIACO 1914-2004Submitted by @lampbane

  • brooklyn
  • park slope
  • maria diaco
  • 1914
  • 2004

Certified Wildlife Habitat, J.J. Byrne Playground

CERTIFIED WILDLIFE HABITAT FOOD • WATER • COVER • PLACES TO RAISE YOUNG This property is recognized for its commitment to sustainably provide the essential elements of wildlife habitat....

CERTIFIED WILDLIFE HABITAT FOOD • WATER • COVER • PLACES TO RAISE YOUNG This property is recognized for its commitment to sustainably provide the essential elements of wildlife habitat....

  • brooklyn
  • park slope
  • j.j. byrne p...
  • wildlife habitat
  • wildlife
  • park
  • habitat
  • national wil...

Old Stone House

Old Stone House During the 1776 Battle of Brooklyn, Maryland Continental soldiers under General William Alexander waged a crucial battle at this site. This Dutch farmhouse has been...

Old Stone House During the 1776 Battle of Brooklyn, Maryland Continental soldiers under General William Alexander waged a crucial battle at this site. This Dutch farmhouse has...

  • brooklyn
  • park slope
  • old stone house
  • j.j. byrne p...
  • revolutionary war
  • battle of brooklyn
  • battle of lo...
  • 1776

The Old Stone House

The Old Stone House, also known as the Vechte-Cortelyou House, was built in 1699 along the Cortelyou Road, which skirted a creek of the same name. During the Battle of Brooklyn, on August 27,...

The Old Stone House, also known as the Vechte- Cortelyou House, was built in 1699 along the Cortelyou Road, which skirted a creek of the same name. During the Battle of Brooklyn, on August...

  • brooklyn
  • park slope
  • j.j. byrne p...
  • old stone house
  • historic house trust
  • cortelyou road
  • battle of brooklyn
  • battle of lo...
  • william alexander
  • lord sterling
  • 1699
  • 1776

The Battle of Brooklyn

On July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence proclaimed to the world that thirteen British colonies had joined together to create a new nation: the United States of America. Here in Brooklyn,...

On July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence proclaimed to the world that thirteen British colonies had joined together to create a new nation: the United States of America. Here in Brooklyn,...

  • brooklyn
  • park slope
  • j.j. byrne p...
  • old stone house
  • battle of brooklyn
  • battle of lo...
  • george washington
  • 1776

Gravesend Time Capsule

OCT. 4, 1987 GRAVESEND TIME CAPSULE CONTAINING THE HISTORY OF THE GRAVESEND COMMUNITY IS LOCATED 270 AND 27 FT DUE WEST OF THIS MEMORIAL   Submitted by @lampbane

OCT. 4, 1987 GRAVESEND TIME CAPSULE CONTAINING THE HISTORY OF THE GRAVESEND COMMUNITY IS LOCATED 270 AND 27 FT DUE WEST OF THIS MEMORIAL   Submitted by @lampbane

  • brooklyn
  • gravesend
  • lady moody triangle
  • time capsule
  • 1987

Parkville Substation

URBAN MASS TRANSPORTATION PROJECTCONSTRUCTION OF BRIGHTON-EAST 15TH STREET SUBSTATIONIMPROVEMENTS SPONSORED BY NEW YORK CITY TRANSIT AUTHORITY ANDU.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONSubmitted by @lampbane

URBAN MASS TRANSPORTATION PROJECTCONSTRUCTION OF BRIGHTON-EAST 15TH STREET SUBSTATIONIMPROVEMENTS SPONSORED BY NEW YORK CITY TRANSIT AUTHORITY ANDU.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONSubmitted by @lampbane

  • brooklyn
  • midwood
  • avenue h
  • east 15th street
  • subway
  • nycta
  • usdot