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

Trinity Methodist Church Time Capsule

First time I have seen a reintured time capsule. Methodist Church in Denver.  Submitted by LostToHistory

First time I have seen a reintured time capsule. Methodist Church in Denver.  Submitted by LostToHistory

    Hiram College: James Garfield, Ginko Tree, Martin Common, Harriet Krabill Reading Garden

    Submitted by @LostToHistory

    Submitted by @LostToHistory

    • hiram
    • hiram college
    • ohio

    El Castillo

    1793-94 EL CASTILLO  A Spanish military fortification is constructed on an ancient Native American village site overlooking Monterey's harbor. 

    1793-94 EL CASTILLO  A Spanish military fortification is constructed on an ancient Native American village site overlooking Monterey's harbor. 

    • monterey
    • california
    • 1794
    • 1793
    • spanish military

    Dublin History Plaque

    • dublin
    • ireland
    • history

    Bridge Deck Aerodynamics

    Submitted by mollyocr

    Submitted by mollyocr

    • san francisco
    • bay area
    • california
    • golden gate
    • tacoma narrows
    • aerodynamics

    The Kemmons Wilson Holiday Inn Story

    Submitted by Sheila Paske. 

    Submitted by Sheila Paske. 

      The River Lines

        Site of Shelby County Geographical Center

        This site designated as The Geographical Center Of Shelby County Erected By The Bartlett Historical Society July 4, 1986 Submitted from the Shelby County Register's Office.

        This site designated as The Geographical Center Of Shelby County Erected By The Bartlett Historical Society July 4, 1986 Submitted from the Shelby County Register's Office.

        • shelby county
        • tennessee

        A Cherished Shrine of Methodism

        A CHERISHED SHRINE OF METHODISM NEWBURY SEMINARY 1834 - 1868  LOCATED ON "THE GREEN" SOUTH OF THIS SITE THIS SEMINARY HOUSED THE FIRST METHODIST THEOLOGICAL SCHOOL IN AMERICA FROM THIS SEMINARY...

        A CHERISHED SHRINE OF METHODISM NEWBURY SEMINARY 1834 - 1868  LOCATED ON "THE GREEN" SOUTH OF THIS SITE THIS SEMINARY HOUSED THE FIRST METHODIST THEOLOGICAL SCHOOL IN AMERICA FROM THIS SEMINARY...

        • newbury
        • vermont
        • methodism
        • theological school

        Site of Original Flagstaff

        SITE OF ORIGINAL FLAGSTAFF WHERE THE AMERICAN FLAG WAS FIRST RAISED BY COMMODORE JOHN DRAKE SLOAT ON JULY 7TH 1846 TAKING POSSESSION OF CALIFORNIA IN THE NAME OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA LATER...

        SITE OF ORIGINAL FLAGSTAFF WHERE THE AMERICAN FLAG WAS FIRST RAISED BY COMMODORE JOHN DRAKE SLOAT ON JULY 7TH 1846 TAKING POSSESSION OF CALIFORNIA IN THE NAME OF THE UNITED STATES OF...

        • monterey
        • california
        • 1846
        • 1848
        • sloat
        • flagstaff
        • hidalgo
        • taking possession of

        Clar Oibriucain Reigiuin and Deiscrit agus an Oirthi

        • dublin
        • ireland

        Linn Park History

        Submitted by @LostToHistory

        Submitted by @LostToHistory

        • birmingham
        • alabama
        • linn
        • linn park

        Samuel Ullman

        From the old Ullman High School in Birmingham, AL. Now located on the UAB campus as part of athletics.  Submitted by @LostToHistory

        From the old Ullman High School in Birmingham, AL. Now located on the UAB campus as part of athletics.  Submitted by @LostToHistory

        • birmingham
        • alabama
        • ullman
        • poet
        • learning

        Charles Linn

        @readtheplaque https://t.co/Jzi38OgwP8 Tweet Submitted by @LostToHistory

        @readtheplaque https://t.co/Jzi38OgwP8 Tweet Submitted by @LostToHistory

        • birmingham
        • alabama
        • linn
        • multiple sclerosis
        • 1814
        • 1882
        • finland
        • magic city

        Linn Park War Memorials

        Submitted by @LostToHistory

        Submitted by @LostToHistory

        • birmingham
        • alabama
        • revolutionary war
        • wwi
        • armistice day
        • 1923
        • 1776
        • 1912

        In Memory of George Washington

        THIS TREE PLANTED IN MEMORY OF GEORGE WASHINGTON  From 1932, to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Washington's birth. Linn Park, Birmingham, AL. Submitted by @LostToHistory

        THIS TREE PLANTED IN MEMORY OF GEORGE WASHINGTON  From 1932, to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Washington's birth. Linn Park, Birmingham, AL. Submitted by @LostToHistory

        • birmingham
        • alabama
        • george washington
        • washington
        • tree

        Yermol Fountain

        • fountain
        • sacramento
        • california
        • garden

        The Sleeping Sentinel

        IN MEMORY OF WILLIAM SCOTT THE SLEEPING SENTINEL PARDONED BY ABRAHAM LINCOLN SEPT 9TH 1861 BORN ON THIS FARM APR. 9TH, 1839. ENL. IN Co. K, 3RD. VT. VOL. JULY 10TH, 1861. DIED OF WOUNDS AT...

        IN MEMORY OF WILLIAM SCOTT THE SLEEPING SENTINEL PARDONED BY ABRAHAM LINCOLN SEPT 9TH 1861 BORN ON THIS FARM APR. 9TH, 1839. ENL. IN Co. K, 3RD. VT. VOL. JULY 10TH, 1861. DIED OF WOUNDS...

        • vermont
        • groton
        • civil war
        • sleeping
        • lincoln

        The Jackson Street Colonnade

        A SYMBOL OF FRIENDSHIP

        A SYMBOL OF FRIENDSHIP

        • seattle
        • washington
        • colonnade
        • comic sans

        In Memory of Dennis McLean O'Brien

        IN MEMORY OF  DENNIS McLEAN O'BRIAN  BY HIS PARENTS --- RENOVATION  BY  ROBERT L. COON, SCULPTOR 2003 O'Brien was an artist who died about 15 years ago. Grew up in Vero Beach, moved on to Chicago....

        IN MEMORY OF  DENNIS McLEAN O'BRIAN  BY HIS PARENTS --- RENOVATION  BY  ROBERT L. COON, SCULPTOR 2003 O'Brien was an artist who died about 15 years ago. Grew up in Vero Beach, moved on to Chicago....

        • vero beach
        • florida
        • horse