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

George A. Lovgren

IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF GEORGE A. LOVGREN 1918 1985 PARK SLOPE NEIGHBOR TRUSTEE PARK SLOPE CIVIC COUNCIL UNION ST. RESIDENTCOMMITTEE MEMBER COMMUNITY BOARD 6 THROUGH HIS DEDICATED AND SINGLE-HANDED...

  • brooklyn
  • park slope
  • george lovgren
  • 1918
  • 1985
  • union street
  • community board 6
  • fdny
  • fire department
  • 1977
  • 1986

FDNY Squad Co. 1, September 11

SEPTEMBER 11 2001 Somerset County, PA New York, NY Washington, DC Through blurred eyes we find the strength and courage to soar beyond the moment. We look to the future knowing we can never forget...

  • brooklyn
  • park slope
  • union street
  • fdny
  • fire department
  • september 11
  • 2001

Neighborhood Flood Sensor, Gowanus

FLOODNET.NYC CUNY.EDU Hello! I'm your new neighborhood flood sensor.   This sensor monitors flooding in your community. This information is used to better understand the problem and...

  • brooklyn
  • gowanus
  • flood sensor
  • hurricane sandy
  • cuny
  • nyu
  • nyc

Maryland Heroes

Here lie buried 256Maryland soldierswho fell in the Battle of BrooklynAugust 27, 1776State Education Department 1962Submitted by @lampbane

  • brooklyn
  • park slope
  • 9th street
  • ninth street
  • maryland
  • 1776
  • 1962
  • revolutionary war
  • battle of brooklyn
  • battle of lo...

Maryland Regiment Burial Site

The vicinity of 3rd Avenue and 9th Street is the presumed location of the burial site of the more than 250 soldiers of the Colonel Smallwood Regiment from Maryland. Nearby, in the swamps...

  • brooklyn
  • park slope
  • gowanus
  • 9th street
  • ninth street
  • maryland
  • 1776
  • revolutionary war
  • battle of brooklyn
  • battle of lo...
  • old stone house

Ninth Street Bridge

CITY OF NEW YORK RUDOLPH W. GIULIANI MAYOR HOWARD GOLDEN PRESIDENT, BOROUGH OF BROOKLYN NINTH STREET BRIDGE 2000 NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION WILBUR L. CHAPMAN COMMISSIONER HENRY D....

  • brooklyn
  • gowanus
  • red hook
  • 9th street
  • ninth street
  • rudy giuliani
  • howard golden
  • 2000
  • wilbur chapman
  • henry perahia

Humayun Kabir

IN LOVING MEMORY OF HUMAYUN KABIR 1956-2018 Beloved son, husband father and entrepreneur. A true visionary, generous spirit and loving soul to all. His steadfast commitment to helping those less...

  • brooklyn
  • gowanus
  • humayun kabir
  • 1956
  • 2018

Carroll Street Bridge

DESIGNATED LANDMARKNEW YORK CITYTHE CARROLL STREET BRIDGE OVER THE GOWANUS CANAL, BUILT IN 1888-89, IS ONE OF THE OLDEST BRIDGES IN NEW YORK CITY AND THE OLDEST KNOWN EXTANT AMERICAN BRIDGE OF...

  • brooklyn
  • gowanus
  • 1888
  • 1889
  • bridge
  • canal
  • 1989

Ben Brousseau 1982 - 2004

Submitted by akondrake

    Amersfort Park dedication

    AMERSFORT PARK DONATED TO NEW YORK CITY JUNE 13 1905 BY THE FAMILY OF ELIAS HUBBARD   REDEDICATED AFTER RENEWAL JUNE 13 1982 BY MR TE BOEKHORST CONSUL GENERAL OF THE NETHERLANDS IN...

    • brooklyn
    • flatlands
    • amersfort park
    • elias hubbard
    • 1905
    • 1982