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

Humboldt Park Receptory Building and Stable

Chicago Landmark   Humboldt Park Receptory Building and Stable Frommann & Jebsen, architects 1895-96   This picturesque building, built in the Queen Anne architectural style with Central European...

Chicago Landmark   Humboldt Park Receptory Building and Stable Frommann & Jebsen, architects 1895-96   This picturesque building, built in the Queen Anne architectural style with Central European...

  • illinois
  • chicago
  • humboldt park
  • 1895
  • 1896
  • queen anne
  • 2008
  • richard daley

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

The Cyclone

THE CYCLONE 1.17 ACRES This parkland, located on Surf Avenue and 10th Street, is named for the Cyclone roller coaster, one of Coney Island's most famous attractions. Covering 2,640 feet of track...

THE CYCLONE 1.17 ACRES This parkland, located on Surf Avenue and 10th Street, is named for the Cyclone roller coaster, one of Coney Island's most famous attractions. Covering 2,640 feet of...

  • brooklyn
  • coney island
  • the cyclone
  • roller coaster
  • 1927
  • 1975
  • 1978
  • 1991
  • 2008
  • 2010

The Canterbury Victorian Clock / Cortelyou Streetscape Project

A Sincere Thank You From P.S. 139 Proud Recipient Of The Canterbury Victorian Clock   Capital Improvement Funds Were Secured By Flatbush Development Corporation (FDC) For The Cortelyou Streetscape...

A Sincere Thank You From P.S. 139 Proud Recipient Of The Canterbury Victorian Clock   Capital Improvement Funds Were Secured By Flatbush Development Corporation (FDC) For The Cortelyou Streetscape...

  • brooklyn
  • ditmas park
  • victorian flatbush
  • cortelyou road
  • flatbush dev...
  • clock
  • school
  • 2008

Coptic Church Opening Plaque

The plaque on the front of the church SH7881 : The Virgin Mary And Saint Abaskhyroun reads: COPTIC ORTHODOX PATRIARCHATE THE VIRGIN MARY & SAINT ABASKHYROUN LLANDUDNO CONSECRATED BY HIS HOLINESS...

The plaque on the front of the church SH7881 : The Virgin Mary And Saint Abaskhyroun reads: COPTIC ORTHODOX PATRIARCHATE THE VIRGIN MARY & SAINT ABASKHYROUN LLANDUDNO CONSECRATED BY HIS...

  • coptic church
  • religious sites
  • geograph
  • 2008
  • pope shenouda iii

Unveiled by Ian McKellen

A small plaque on the wall of the former NatWest Bank SJ8990 : Old Bank for sale records the unveiling of a blue plaque SJ8990 : Stockport Garrick Society plaque commemorating the original site of...

A small plaque on the wall of the former NatWest Bank SJ8990 : Old Bank for sale records the unveiling of a blue plaque SJ8990 : Stockport Garrick Society plaque commemorating the original site of...

  • ian mckellen
  • people
  • events
  • geograph
  • historic sit...
  • 2008
  • bank

Robert Baden-Powell Plaque

Plaque on the wall behind SZ0190 : Robert Baden-Powell Statue, Poole Quay. ROBERT BADEN-POWELL O.M. 1st Baron of Gilwell and Freeman of the Borough of Poole Founder of the Scout Movement Poole -...

Plaque on the wall behind SZ0190 : Robert Baden- Powell Statue, Poole Quay. ROBERT BADEN-POWELL O.M. 1st Baron of Gilwell and Freeman of the Borough of Poole Founder of the Scout Movement Poole -...

  • scouting
  • people
  • events
  • monument
  • memorial
  • geograph
  • city
  • town centre
  • historic sit...
  • scouts
  • robert baden powell
  • 2008