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

Pynelogs

PYNELOGS HOME OF RANDOLPH BRUCE (1863 - 1942) BRUCE CAME TO CANADA IN 1885 FROM HIS NATIVE BANFFSHIRE, SCOTLAND. A CIVIL ENGINEER, HE WORKED 10 YEARS BUILDING RAILWAY AND BRIDGES FOR THE C.P.R....

PYNELOGS HOME OF RANDOLPH BRUCE (1863 - 1942) BRUCE CAME TO CANADA IN 1885 FROM HIS NATIVE BANFFSHIRE, SCOTLAND. A CIVIL ENGINEER, HE WORKED 10 YEARS BUILDING RAILWAY AND BRIDGES FOR THE C.P.R....

    Dueling Berkeley Plaques, or 'Plaque and Anti-Plaque'

    One of these plaques is a very common Berkeley type: local architectural heritage enthusiasts have put up a marker celebrating what their plaque says was the long-time home of renowned architect...

    One of these plaques is a very common Berkeley type: local architectural heritage enthusiasts have put up a marker celebrating what their plaque says was the long-time home of renowned...

    • berkeley
    • architecture
    • bernard maybeck
    • dueling plaques

    First Railway in Western Canada

    On December 3, 1878, the last spike was driven at this site in Dominion City (Rural Municipality of Franklin) to complete the first railway line built in the Canadian West. Known as the Pembina...

    On December 3, 1878, the last spike was driven at this site in Dominion City (Rural Municipality of Franklin) to complete the first railway line built in the Canadian West. Known as the Pembina...

    • manitoba
    • railroad
    • spike

    Fort Humboldt

    The plaque text: Fort Humboldt By the early 1850s, newly arrived white settlers had moved into the Humboldt Bay Area, causing conflict with the native inhabitants. To protect both Indians and...

    The plaque text: Fort Humboldt By the early 1850s, newly arrived white settlers had moved into the Humboldt Bay Area, causing conflict with the native inhabitants. To protect both Indians...

    • eureka
    • northern california
    • native americans
    • genocide
    • humboldt county

    Union Plankwalk Railtrack and Wharf Co.

      Plaque text:   Be it known that at this site in Dec. 1854 work began on the Union Plankwalk Railtrack and Wharf Co. The railroad, in use by Jan. 1855, was the earliest operating state authorized...

      Plaque text:   Be it known that at this site in Dec. 1854 work began on the Union Plankwalk Railtrack and Wharf Co. The railroad, in use by Jan. 1855, was the earliest operating state authorized...

      T.F. Green Airport

      T.F. Greene Airport  

      T.F. Greene Airport

        Canal Westchester

          OHIO HISTORICAL MARKER CANAL WINCHESTER AND THE OHIO AND ERIE CANAL You are standing on the site of Ohio and Erie Canal. The canal helped to open the interior of Ohio to tradeand settlement and...

          OHIO HISTORICAL MARKER CANAL WINCHESTER AND THE OHIO AND ERIE CANAL You are standing on the site of Ohio and Erie Canal. The canal helped to open the interior of Ohio to tradeand settlement...

        • canal
        • coffee
        • ohio
        • eirie
        • dishes
        • winchester

        Jean Robertson

        Dedicated to Jean Robertson April 1, 1958 - November 7, 2017 This herb bed reflects the skill, hard work and gardening aesthetics that Jean brought to this garden and to all her projects. It is an...

        Dedicated to Jean Robertson April 1, 1958 - November 7, 2017 This herb bed reflects the skill, hard work and gardening aesthetics that Jean brought to this garden and to all her projects. It is an...

        • emeryville
        • public garden

        Alice Frances House Library

        Alice Frances House Library Given by Senator Royal Samuel Copeland to the village of Dexter Michigan 1926.   Modeled from New England libraries.   Originally the first Post Office   Submitted by ...

        Alice Frances House Library Given by Senator Royal Samuel Copeland to the village of Dexter Michigan 1926.   Modeled from New England libraries.   Originally the first Post Office   Submitted...

          First Inauguration

          First Inauguration Isaac Shelby was inaugurated as the first governor of Kentucky, June 4, 1792, at building on West Main Street; built as a market house, 1791-92. After Kentucky's admission to...

          First Inauguration Isaac Shelby was inaugurated as the first governor of Kentucky, June 4, 1792, at building on West Main Street; built as a market house, 1791-92. After Kentucky's admission...

            West Observation Terrace

            • griffith observatory

            Destination: The Pacific

            • lewis and clark

            Point Richmond Historic District 145 Park Place

              Wampus Cat

              Wampus Cat A mythical, cat-like creature with six legs: four for running at the speed of light, two for fighting with all its might.   

              Wampus Cat A mythical, cat-like creature with six legs: four for running at the speed of light, two for fighting with all its might. 

              • wampus cat
              • conway
              • arkansas
              • mythical creatures

              Lexington Silversmith Shop

              Silversmith Shop On this site, 1810-1838, was shop of Asa Blanchard, the most noted of Kentucky’s silversmiths. Blanchard silver was as prized in Kentucky as that of Paul Revere in New England....

              Silversmith Shop On this site, 1810-1838, was shop of Asa Blanchard, the most noted of Kentucky’s silversmiths. Blanchard silver was as prized in Kentucky as that of Paul Revere in New...

                Transit Corridor, Griffith Observatory

                  Nora Boston

                    Charles Mooney

                      Carol Mooney

                        Remaining in Pittsburgh a Few Hours

                        THIS  TABLET COMMEMORATES THE FIRST VISIT OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN WHO ARRIVED AT THIS POINT ON FEBRUARY 14 1861 REMAIN-ING IN PITTSBURGH A FEW HOURS ENROUTE TO WASHINGTON FOR HIS INAUGURATION ERECTED...

                        THIS  TABLET COMMEMORATES THE FIRST VISIT OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN WHO ARRIVED AT THIS POINT ON FEBRUARY 14 1861 REMAIN-ING IN PITTSBURGH A FEW HOURS ENROUTE TO WASHINGTON FOR HIS INAUGURATION ERECTED...

                        • lincoln
                        • pittsburgh
                        • 1861
                        • a few hours