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

Tam McArthur Rim

Submitted by @AKS_Engineering and Jeff Nelson.

Submitted by @AKS_Engineering and Jeff Nelson.

    Alice B. Cowles House

    The Alice B. Cowles House, built in 1857, is the oldest building on the Michigan State University campus. Built as a “Farm Cottage” on Faculty Row from bricks made of clay from the banks of the...

    The Alice B. Cowles House, built in 1857, is the oldest building on the Michigan State University campus. Built as a “Farm Cottage” on Faculty Row from bricks made of clay from the banks of the...

      The Rededication of the Beaumont Tower Bells

      On May 3, 1996, the bells of Beaumont tower rang again after having been silenced by wear and tear since 1987. Spartans everywhere rejoiced. In July 1995, the MSU board of trustees approved a...

      On May 3, 1996, the bells of Beaumont tower rang again after having been silenced by wear and tear since 1987. Spartans everywhere rejoiced. In July 1995, the MSU board of trustees approved...

        W. J. Beal Botanical Garden

        Botany pioneer William James Beal was born March 11, 1833 in Adrian, Michigan. Taking up teaching after earning degrees from the University of Michigan, Harvard University, and the University of...

        Botany pioneer William James Beal was born March 11, 1833 in Adrian, Michigan. Taking up teaching after earning degrees from the University of Michigan, Harvard University, and the University of...

          College Camp

          College camp 1775–17 81   On this site in September 1775 Colonel Patrick Henry established camp grounds for Virginia troops who were to rendezvous and train at Williamsburg. Several Virginia...

          College camp 1775–17 81   On this site in September 1775 Colonel Patrick Henry established camp grounds for Virginia troops who were to rendezvous and train at Williamsburg. Several Virginia...

            Crim Dell

            … that one might walk in beauty, discover the serenity of the quiet moment, and dispel the shadows Davis Y. Paschall, president College of William and Mary On the occasion of dedication Parents...

            … that one might walk in beauty, discover the serenity of the quiet moment, and dispel the shadows Davis Y. Paschall, president College of William and Mary On the occasion of dedication Parents...

              The Reverend James Blair Am.

              The Reverend James Blair Am. 1655-1743 Founder and first president of the College 1693-1743   Submitted by Bryan Arnold @nanowhiskers

              The Reverend James Blair Am. 1655-1743 Founder and first president of the College 1693-1743   Submitted by Bryan Arnold @nanowhiskers

                GW’s River Horse

                GW’s River Horse Legend has it that the atomic was once home to these wondrous beasts. George and Martha Washington are even said to have watched them cavort in the river shallows from the porch...

                GW’s River Horse Legend has it that the atomic was once home to these wondrous beasts. George and Martha Washington are even said to have watched them cavort in the river shallows from the...

                  Seneca Village Community - Livelihoods

                  Seneca Village CommunityLivelihoods   In this area lived several African-American families whose individual occupations give us further insight into the lives of residents of Seneca Village, as...

                  Seneca Village CommunityLivelihoods   In this area lived several African-American families whose individual occupations give us further insight into the lives of residents of Seneca Village,...

                  • new york
                  • manhattan
                  • central park
                  • seneca village
                  • 1855
                  • 1856

                  Quercus x Hawkinsii Hybrid Oak

                  QUERCUS X HAWKINSII   HYBRID OAK   DEDICATED IN HONOR   OF EARL D. WEINER   CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD 1998-2007

                  QUERCUS X HAWKINSII   HYBRID OAK   DEDICATED IN HONOR   OF EARL D. WEINER   CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD 1998-2007

                  • new york
                  • brooklyn
                  • brooklyn bot...
                  • tree
                  • trees
                  • oak
                  • oaks
                  • 1998
                  • 2007