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

Buckingham Gordon Building

    Manitoba Museum of Man and Nature

    The Manitoba Museum of Man and Nature was built as part of the celebration of Canada's centennial in 1967 and Manitoba's centennial in 1970.Financed by the Government of Canada, the Province of...

    The Manitoba Museum of Man and Nature was built as part of the celebration of Canada's centennial in 1967 and Manitoba's centennial in 1970.Financed by the Government of Canada, the Province...

    • winnipeg
    • manitoba
    • museum
    • "manitoba mu...
    • canada
    • centennial

    Xerophytic Fern Display

      Judge C. R. Magney State Park

      "Our state parks are everyman’s country estate." Submitted by @gkatz

      "Our state parks are everyman’s country estate." Submitted by @gkatz

        THE HOUSE OF JOHN H. STEVENS

        From the Flickr group Historical Markers, photo by Jason Riedy, full page.License is Attribution License

        From the Flickr group Historical Markers, photo by Jason Riedy, full page.License is Attribution License

          The Ardis Furnace

          Inventor John T. Jones of Iron Mountain recognized the economic potential of the low-grade iron ore of the Upper Peninsula. He developed a method for processing the ore and built an experimental...

          Inventor John T. Jones of Iron Mountain recognized the economic potential of the low-grade iron ore of the Upper Peninsula. He developed a method for processing the ore and built an...

          • michigan
          • michigan his...

          Delhi Bridge / Delhi Bridge

          The Delhi Bridge was one of many Pratt through truss iron bridges built to order by the Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio, between 1876 and 1899 to span the Huron River. It was listed in...

          The Delhi Bridge was one of many Pratt through truss iron bridges built to order by the Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio, between 1876 and 1899 to span the Huron River. It was listed...

          • michigan
          • michigan his...

          Modesta Avila

            131130-6148 Morganton

            From the Flickr group Historical Markers, photo by WashuOtaku, full page.License is Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License

            From the Flickr group Historical Markers, photo by WashuOtaku, full page.License is Attribution- NonCommercial-ShareAlike License

              Gen. Samuel Milroy 1780~1845 & The Milroy Family

              From the Flickr group Historical Markers, photo by HystericalMark, full page.License is Attribution-ShareAlike License

              From the Flickr group Historical Markers, photo by HystericalMark, full page.License is Attribution- ShareAlike License

                Douglas Shortley

                In memory of Eagle Scout Douglas Shortley. Gave his life in the service of his country. Vietnam 1970.Submitted by @gkatz

                In memory of Eagle Scout Douglas Shortley. Gave his life in the service of his country. Vietnam 1970.Submitted by @gkatz

                  Maxwell House Hotel

                  Maxwell House Hotel on Wikipedia.Submitted by @SturmyWeather

                  Maxwell House Hotel on Wikipedia.Submitted by @SturmyWeather

                  • nashville
                  • maxwell
                  • overton
                  • 1859
                  • johnson
                  • hayes
                  • cleveland
                  • roosevelt
                  • mckinley
                  • taft
                  • wilson

                  John Loony House

                  The plaque doesn't note that the Looneys were slave owners. The house was heavily damaged by a fire in August 6, 2022. Submitted by @athikers_bob

                  The plaque doesn't note that the Looneys were slave owners. The house was heavily damaged by a fire in August 6, 2022. Submitted by @athikers_bob

                    Paul Bunyan and Babe

                    Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox, with 6 year old for scale. Bemidji, MN. #alwaysreadtheplaque https://t.co/tFGYyVNNQC TweetSubmitted by @gkatz

                    Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox, with 6 year old for scale. Bemidji, MN. #alwaysreadtheplaque https://t.co/tFGYyVNNQC TweetSubmitted by @gkatz

                      Birthplace of Aretha Franklin

                      Submitted by @IamVitaPresley

                      Submitted by @IamVitaPresley

                        The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International Rotary International

                          Le poete Allemand Friedrich Holderlin

                            Palacio de Mineria

                              William Armstrong Rifled Muzzle Loading Fortress Gun

                              Small plaque at the bottom reads:'Sir William Armstrong Rifled Muzzle loading gun 1867Originally installed at Port GerribrandWilliamstown City Council...

                              Small plaque at the bottom reads:'Sir William Armstrong Rifled Muzzle loading gun 1867Originally installed at Port GerribrandWilliamstown City Council...

                              • australia
                              • victoria
                              • weapon
                              • gun
                              • warfare
                              • rifled muzzl...

                              Replica of 1892 Incandescent Gas Lamp

                              Plaque reads:'Replica of 1892 Incandescent Gas LampReplica reinstated as part of restoration of historic Nelson Place. Original lamp was one of two improved-style lamps erected in the 1890's....

                              Plaque reads:'Replica of 1892 Incandescent Gas LampReplica reinstated as part of restoration of historic Nelson Place. Original lamp was one of two improved-style lamps erected in the...