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

Soda Works Building

SODA WORKS BUILDING E. A. Spalding, Contractor 1888 Robert Agers constructed this building to manufacture “the very bestsoda water” for customers throughout California. The recessed...

SODA WORKS BUILDING E. A. Spalding, Contractor 1888 Robert Agers constructed this building to manufacture “the very bestsoda water” for customers throughout California. The...

  • soda
  • berkeley
  • california
  • bay area
  • mortally wounding

Emerson's Birthplace

Submitted by @jsbruce .

Submitted by @jsbruce .

  • boston
  • massachusetts
  • emerson

Stedfastgate plaque, Water of Leith Walkway

© Copyright kim traynor and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

© Copyright kim traynor and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

  • park and pub...
  • geograph

For His 17-Ship Anti-Pirate Squadron

1823 Naval Station 1974 Commodore David Porter established a Naval Station here on April 3, 1823 as a Supply Base for his 17-ship Anti-Pirate Squadron. The Station remained in constant operation...

1823 Naval Station 1974 Commodore David Porter established a Naval Station here on April 3, 1823 as a Supply Base for his 17-ship Anti-Pirate Squadron. The Station remained in constant operation...

  • porter
  • naval
  • station
  • pirate
  • florida
  • key west

Connolly memorial, Cowgate

A plaque marks the birthplace of James Connolly who was the military leader of the 1916 Easter Uprising. © Copyright Richard Webb and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence ....

A plaque marks the birthplace of James Connolly who was the military leader of the 1916 Easter Uprising. © Copyright Richard Webb and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence...

  • people
  • events
  • defence
  • military
  • memorial
  • geograph

Hodenpyl Woods

"Hodenpyl Woods This tablet is erected in grateful appreciation of the gift in 1912, by ANTON G. HODENPYL A lover of nature,  To the people of his native city, of this forty acre tract to be...

"Hodenpyl Woods This tablet is erected in grateful appreciation of the gift in 1912, by ANTON G. HODENPYL A lover of nature,  To the people of his native city, of this forty acre tract to...

  • east grand rapids
  • michigan
  • nature
  • forest

Marine

The first commercial sawmill in Minnesota was erected 300 feet east of here in 1838. The lumbering industry, which monopolized the minds and talents of men in the St. Croix Valley for...

The first commercial sawmill in Minnesota was erected 300 feet east of here in 1838. The lumbering industry, which monopolized the minds and talents of men in the St. Croix Valley...

  • minnesota
  • marine on st. croix
  • sawmill
  • lumber

First Swedish Settlers in Minnesota

This historic monument is situated on the northeast corner of a 40-acre tract of land purchased Oct. 18, 1850 by the first three Swedish settlers in Minnesota. They built a log house on the shore...

This historic monument is situated on the northeast corner of a 40-acre tract of land purchased Oct. 18, 1850 by the first three Swedish settlers in Minnesota. They built a log house on the shore...

  • minnesota
  • scandia
  • sweden
  • settlers

For Scurvy Ridden Whale Men

MRS HUMPHREY'S HOUSE TEMPORARY HOSPITAL1835 - 1836 FOR SCURVY RIDDEN WHALE MEN WHO HAD BEEN TRAPPED IN THE ICE FOR MONTHS           Submitted by @LGThomson1

MRS HUMPHREY'S HOUSE TEMPORARY HOSPITAL1835 - 1836 FOR SCURVY RIDDEN WHALE MEN WHO HAD BEEN TRAPPED IN THE ICE FOR MONTHS           Submitted by @LGThomson1

  • scotland
  • scurvy
  • whale
  • months
  • ice

Pooh Bear

Found this on the way to a fishing trip at Flindt Landing Camp, ON, Canada (50°14'45.4"N 90°26'41.1"W).   On the way through White Water we stopped for gas. I saw a familiar statue that I had to...

Found this on the way to a fishing trip at Flindt Landing Camp, ON, Canada (50°14'45.4"N 90°26'41.1"W).   On the way through White Water we stopped for gas. I saw a familiar statue that I had to...

    Was Perceived to have Lived and Died Here

    Photographed by Arenamontanus Attribution 2.0 Generic

    Photographed by Arenamontanus Attribution 2.0 Generic

    • oxford
    • england
    • berkeley
    • george berkeley
    • philosophy

    Mary and Gene Tarrant

    More info at Berkeleyside.

    More info at Berkeleyside.

    • berkeley
    • california
    • cal
    • bay area
    • edwards
    • tarrant

    Japantown Peace Pagoda

    この平和の塔は 日本の人々から 友情のしるしとして アメリアの人々に おくられたものです。 昭和四十三年青二十八日 一九六八年 The Peace Pagoda Presented in friendship to the people of The United States by the people of Japan March 28,1968

    この平和の塔は 日本の人々から 友情のしるしとして アメリアの人々に おくられたものです。 昭和四十三年青二十八日 一九六八年 The Peace Pagoda Presented in friendship to the people of The United States by the people of Japan March 28,1968

    • san francisco
    • japantown
    • japanese
    • california
    • bay area

    In Memory of Charles M. Toole

    In Memory of Charles M. Toole Killed in Action  Cierges, France October 1, 1918 Submitted by @mywolfson 

    In Memory of Charles M. Toole Killed in Action  Cierges, France October 1, 1918 Submitted by @mywolfson 

      Bethel Church

      Submitted by @alwaysreadtheplaque.

      Submitted by @alwaysreadtheplaque.

        Bayou Sara

        Submitted by @alwaysreadtheplaque.

        Submitted by @alwaysreadtheplaque.

          Hoping to Join the Few

          Submitted by Linda Nutman. 

          Submitted by Linda Nutman. 

          • south carolina
          • fort mill
          • civil war
          • confederacy

          Vestal's Gap Road

          VESTAL'S GAP ROAD Extending from Alexandria to Vestal's Ferry near Charles Town West Virginia, this colonial highway was a principal route from the Northern Neck of Virginia through the Blue Ridge...

          VESTAL'S GAP ROAD Extending from Alexandria to Vestal's Ferry near Charles Town West Virginia, this colonial highway was a principal route from the Northern Neck of Virginia through the Blue Ridge...

          • virginia
          • herndon
          • road
          • armies
          • settlers

          Vestal's Gap Road

            Submitted by @jqmcd.

            Submitted by @jqmcd.

          • virginia
          • herndon
          • trail
          • vestal

          James Monroe's First Farm

          Submitted by @richzukowski via https://m.flickr.com/#/photos/richzukowski/14686861795/in/search_QM_q_IS_readtheplaque_AND_mt_IS_all_AND_w_IS_all

          Submitted by @richzukowski via https://m.flickr.co m/#/photos/richzukowski/14686861795/in/search_QM_q _IS_readtheplaque_AND_mt_IS_all_AND_w_IS_all

          • charlottesville
          • virginia
          • jefferson
          • monroe
          • monticello
          • academical village
          • plantation
          • slavery
          • highland
          • university