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

Apollo 11 Lunar Laser Ranging Experiment (LURE)

IEEE Milestone   Apollo 11 Lunar Laser Ranging Experiment (LURE), 1969   On 1 August 1969, Lick Observatory made the first Earth-to-Moon distance measurement with centimeter accuracy. The...

IEEE Milestone   Apollo 11 Lunar Laser Ranging Experiment (LURE), 1969   On 1 August 1969, Lick Observatory made the first Earth-to-Moon distance measurement with centimeter accuracy....

    Nova Albion

    On June 17, 1579, Captain Francis Drake sailed his ship, Golden Hinde, into the Gulf of the Farallones and the bay that now bears his name. He sighted these white cliffs and named the land Nova...

    On June 17, 1579, Captain Francis Drake sailed his ship, Golden Hinde, into the Gulf of the Farallones and the bay that now bears his name. He sighted these white cliffs and named the land...

      Soda Lake

      Sola Lake   At 3,000 acres, Soda Lake is one of the largest undisturbed alkali wetlands in the state. It provides important habitat for migratory birds, such as black-necked stilts, avocets,...

      Sola Lake   At 3,000 acres, Soda Lake is one of the largest undisturbed alkali wetlands in the state. It provides important habitat for migratory birds, such as black-necked stilts,...

        Clocktower Building

        Agnews State Hospital Clocktower Building Historic Name – Treatment Building Erected 1908 George Sellon, State Architect in collaboration with Dr. Leonard Stocking, Hospital Superintendent...

        Agnews State Hospital Clocktower Building Historic Name – Treatment Building Erected 1908 George Sellon, State Architect in collaboration with Dr. Leonard Stocking, Hospital...

          Peter Hunsinger Building

          Submitted by @lampbane

          Submitted by @lampbane

          • new york
          • queens
          • long island city
          • hunters point
          • peter hunsinger

          Louis Leakey Auditorium

          Dr. Louis Seymour Bazett Leakey (1997-1972) Devoted his entire life to promoting the study of African Prehistory and to strengthening Kenya’s museum system.

          Dr. Louis Seymour Bazett Leakey (1997-1972) Devoted his entire life to promoting the study of African Prehistory and to strengthening Kenya’s museum system.

            Home of Eugene V. Debs

            Debs (1855-1926) was leading pioneer in industrial unionism, social reformer, and peace advocate. Founded American Railway Union, 1893; cofounded American Socialist Party, 1900; and ran five times...

            Debs (1855-1926) was leading pioneer in industrial unionism, social reformer, and peace advocate. Founded American Railway Union, 1893; cofounded American Socialist Party, 1900; and ran five...

            • terre haute
            • indiana
            • eugene v. debs
            • museum
            • socialism
            • railway
            • union

            Sir Louis Matheson Library

              William E. Smith

                Koala Conservation Centre

                  Site of the original Walnut Creek Grammar (Central) School 1871-1956

                    The Crossley Reflector

                      Neptune

                        Dwarf Kingdom

                        Dwarf Kingdom Russell St. & College Ave. On this spot, one of the gateways to Berkeley's hidden Dwarf empire. This mine entrance extends for miles in every direction and deep into the East Bay...

                        Dwarf Kingdom Russell St. & College Ave. On this spot, one of the gateways to Berkeley's hidden Dwarf empire. This mine entrance extends for miles in every direction and deep into the East...

                          To the Memory of "Old" Chief Joseph Died 1870

                            Salt Pond Areas

                            SALT POND AREAS BIRD SANCTUARIES FALMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS DONATED 1963

                            SALT POND AREAS BIRD SANCTUARIES FALMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS DONATED 1963

                              Thundering Water

                                Perry

                                  Sho Chiku Bai Sake Museum

                                    Denver City Hall Bell