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

Kendall Alley

Named for Bela Otis Kendall, a well-known businessman in Pasadena. 

Named for Bela Otis Kendall, a well-known businessman in Pasadena. 

  • pasadena
  • kendall building
  • buildings

The Ruth Dodsun Field

Ruth Dodsun dedicated her life to the citizens of the City of Glendale. 

Ruth Dodsun dedicated her life to the citizens of the City of Glendale. 

  • glendale
  • baseball fields

The Croton Fountain

The Croton Fountain 1842-1870 This was the location of the Croton Fountain. It was fed by the Croton Aqueduct, which provided New York City with its first dependable supply of pure water....

The Croton Fountain 1842-1870 This was the location of the Croton Fountain. It was fed by the Croton Aqueduct, which provided New York City with its first dependable supply of pure...

  • new york
  • manhattan
  • city hall park
  • fountain
  • 1842
  • 1870
  • croton

Shea Bridge

SHEA BRIDGE   SHEA STADIUM 1964-2008   WILLIAM A. SHEA, A PROMINENT NEW YORK ATTORNEY, WAS THE DRIVING FORCE IN THE EFFORT TO BRING NATIONAL LEAGUE BASEBALL BACK TO THE CITY AFTER THE BROOKLYN...

SHEA BRIDGE   SHEA STADIUM 1964-2008   WILLIAM A. SHEA, A PROMINENT NEW YORK ATTORNEY, WAS THE DRIVING FORCE IN THE EFFORT TO BRING NATIONAL LEAGUE BASEBALL BACK TO THE CITY AFTER THE BROOKLYN...

  • new york
  • queens
  • shea stadium
  • citifield
  • willets point
  • baseball
  • stadium
  • william shea
  • 2008

R.J. Patterson

1868-1930   Founder 'Catch-My-Pal' Temperance Association 1909. Minister of this Church 1892-1910.

1868-1930   Founder 'Catch-My-Pal' Temperance Association 1909. Minister of this Church 1892-1910.

  • northern ireland
  • temperance
  • great britian

William Ulmer Brewery

Vigelius & Ulmer's Continental Lagerbier BreweryErected A.D. 1872Submitted by @lampbane

Vigelius & Ulmer's Continental Lagerbier BreweryErected A.D. 1872Submitted by @lampbane

  • new york
  • brooklyn
  • bushwick
  • brewery
  • william ulmer
  • 1872

Mall Restoration Scheme

  • northern ireland
  • park
  • great britain

St. Patrick's Cathedral

During the 5th century St. Patrick is said to have chosen this hill as the place to establish a fortified Christian site.According to tradition, he persuaded a local chieftain to hand over the...

During the 5th century St. Patrick is said to have chosen this hill as the place to establish a fortified Christian site.According to tradition, he persuaded a local chieftain to hand over...

  • northern ireland
  • church
  • religion

Eleanor Roosevelt Monument

Eleanor Roosevelt Monument Riverside Park The monument by sculptor Penelope Jencks honors humanitarian and First Lady Anna Eleanor Roosevelt (1884-1962). Dedicated under the oak trees at 72nd...

Eleanor Roosevelt Monument Riverside Park The monument by sculptor Penelope Jencks honors humanitarian and First Lady Anna Eleanor Roosevelt (1884-1962). Dedicated under the oak trees at...

  • eleanor roosevelt
  • riverside park
  • penelope jencks
  • joan of arc
  • lajos kossuth
  • ralph ellison
  • henry hudson
  • united nations

Graceful

    The Tent People

    "THE TENT PEOPLE"IN GRATEFUL RECOGNITION AND SINCERE THANKS TO THE FOUNDING MEMBERS OF THE PARISH OF ST. BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUX THROUGH YOUR DEDICATION, HARD WORK AND THE SACRIFICES YOU MADE WE ARE...

    "THE TENT PEOPLE"IN GRATEFUL RECOGNITION AND SINCERE THANKS TO THE FOUNDING MEMBERS OF THE PARISH OF ST. BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUX THROUGH YOUR DEDICATION, HARD WORK AND THE SACRIFICES YOU MADE WE ARE...

    • new york
    • brooklyn
    • st. bernard ...
    • church

    Gracie Mansion

    LANDMARKS OF NEW YORK GRACIE MANSION   BUILT ABOUT 1799 ON THE SITE OF A REVOLUTIONARY PORT AS THE COUNTRY HOUSE OF ARCHIBALD GRACIE, SCOTTISH MERCHANT, THIS COLONIAL STRUCTURE WAS RESTORED IN...

    LANDMARKS OF NEW YORK GRACIE MANSION   BUILT ABOUT 1799 ON THE SITE OF A REVOLUTIONARY PORT AS THE COUNTRY HOUSE OF ARCHIBALD GRACIE, SCOTTISH MERCHANT, THIS COLONIAL STRUCTURE WAS RESTORED...

    • new york
    • manhattan
    • gracie mansion
    • yorkville
    • landmark

    Holiness Church of the Bronx

    Holiness Church of the Bronx 975 Burke Avenue Bronx, NY 10469 Est. 1991 "A Warm Welcome Awaits Everyone" Reverend Livingston G. Gibbs, Founding Pastor Archbishop Sidley Mullings, PhD, Overseer...

    Holiness Church of the Bronx 975 Burke Avenue Bronx, NY 10469 Est. 1991 "A Warm Welcome Awaits Everyone" Reverend Livingston G. Gibbs, Founding Pastor Archbishop Sidley Mullings, PhD,...

    • new york
    • bronx
    • church
    • burke avenue
    • 1991

    In Memory of Samantha Reinhardy- Esposito

    IT'S A BEAUTIFUL DAY UP IN HEAVEN. JESUS IS ROUNDING UP HIS TINIEST ANGELS, TO GO LIVE ON EARTH AND BE BORN, ONE OF THE SWEETEST ANGELS SAYS TO JESUS, I DON'T WANT TO LEAVE, I LIKE IT HERE AND I...

    IT'S A BEAUTIFUL DAY UP IN HEAVEN. JESUS IS ROUNDING UP HIS TINIEST ANGELS, TO GO LIVE ON EARTH AND BE BORN, ONE OF THE SWEETEST ANGELS SAYS TO JESUS, I DON'T WANT TO LEAVE, I LIKE IT HERE AND I...

    • new york
    • brooklyn
    • church
    • st. bernard parish
    • mother cabrini

    Béatrice Coron, "Bronx Literature"

    Béatrice Coron Bronx Literature 2006 Faceted Glass Fabricated by Wiles Hauser Architectural Glass Commissioned by MTA Arts for Transit and MTA New York City Transit   Submitted by @lampbane

    Béatrice Coron Bronx Literature 2006 Faceted Glass Fabricated by Wiles Hauser Architectural Glass Commissioned by MTA Arts for Transit and MTA New York City Transit   Submitted by @lampbane

    • new york
    • bronx
    • subway
    • beatrice coron
    • art
    • mta