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Tomazi Lounce Renovation

This plague is on the first floor of Benton Hall at the University of Missouri – St. Louis (1 University Blvd., St. Louis, Missouri, 63121) across from B111. This plaque is about Thomas Hart...

This plague is on the first floor of Benton Hall at the University of Missouri – St. Louis (1 University Blvd., St. Louis, Missouri, 63121) across from B111. This plaque is about Thomas...

    Boyd-Parker

    A plaque along Rt 20, not far from Geneseo, NY. Also the site of a small park, with a parking area and other plaques and signs describing the former Indian village and the Revolutionary War battle...

    A plaque along Rt 20, not far from Geneseo, NY. Also the site of a small park, with a parking area and other plaques and signs describing the former Indian village and the Revolutionary War...

    • finger lakes
    • ny
    • revolutionary war

    Wool Bridge

    Plaque on the old stone bridge in the village of “Wool” in the south western English County of Dorset. Message states: ” DORSET Any person wilfully INJURING any part of this COUNTY BRIDGE will be...

    Plaque on the old stone bridge in the village of “Wool” in the south western English County of Dorset. Message states: ” DORSET Any person wilfully INJURING any part of this COUNTY BRIDGE will be...

    • australia
    • bridge
    • dorset
    • england
    • transportation
    • wool

    The Gage Accident

    The memorial plaques are bolted to a big rock in an empty lot at the corner of Hwy 131 and S. Pleasant St. Cavendish, VT.

    The memorial plaques are bolted to a big rock in an empty lot at the corner of Hwy 131 and S. Pleasant St. Cavendish, VT.

      Pilgrams Progress – Bunyans Prison

      https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@52.1342005,-0.4661382,21z52.134235, -0.466229John Bunyan had very little schooling. He followed his father in the tinker’s trade, and he served in the parliamentary...

      https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@52.1342005,- 0.4661382,21z52.134235, -0.466229John Bunyan had very little schooling. He followed his father in the tinker’s trade, and he served in the parliamentary...

      • bedford
      • bridge
      • bunyan
      • pilgrams progress

      The Meridian of Toronto

      This line in the true North-South direction through the site of the Toronto Magnetic Observatory, marks the meridian for Toronto that was recognized by scientists around the world until 1908.Each...

      This line in the true North-South direction through the site of the Toronto Magnetic Observatory, marks the meridian for Toronto that was recognized by scientists around the world until 1908.Each...

      • canada
      • magnetic
      • meridian
      • north
      • toronto

      Robert G. (Bob) Perkins

      Detail of bronze plaque, which in full reads: “This plaque commemorates the singular contribution of Robert G. (Bob) Perkins…for his vision and for two decades of inspired leadership to develop...

      Detail of bronze plaque, which in full reads: “This plaque commemorates the singular contribution of Robert G. (Bob) Perkins…for his vision and for two decades of inspired leadership to develop...

      • canada
      • conservation
      • environment
      • oakville
      • public
      • trails

      Dundurn Castle, 1832

      Dundurn Castle, 1832: This mansion was built 1832-35 by Allan Napier MacNab (1798-1862) and named after the family ancestral seat in Scotland. Enlisting at fifteen, MacNab distinguished himself by...

      Dundurn Castle, 1832: This mansion was built 1832-35 by Allan Napier MacNab (1798-1862) and named after the family ancestral seat in Scotland. Enlisting at fifteen, MacNab distinguished himself by...

      • canada
      • hamilton

      The Weeping Willows of Christchurch

      On a rock in Victoria Square in Christchurch, NZ is affixed this plaque, which commemorates Francois Le Lievre. The plaque reads, “To commemorate Francois Le Lievre who first came to New Zealand...

      On a rock in Victoria Square in Christchurch, NZ is affixed this plaque, which commemorates Francois Le Lievre. The plaque reads, “To commemorate Francois Le Lievre who first came to New Zealand...

        Howdy !

        N 51° 02.184 W 114° 02.835 11U E 707012 N 5658021 This bench is located near the centre of Scotsman’s Hill in southeast Calgary, Alberta. The bench has a great view of the Calgary Stampede...

        N 51° 02.184 W 114° 02.835 11U E 707012 N 5658021 This bench is located near the centre of Scotsman’s Hill in southeast Calgary, Alberta. The bench has a great view of the Calgary...

        • scotsmans hill

        Atlantic City Workers’ Memorial Monument

        DEDICATED TO THE MEN AND WOMEN OF ORGANIZED LABOR WHO LOST THEIR LIVES WHILE WORKING ON THE REDEVELOPMENT OF ATLANTIC CITY WE HONOR THESE WORKERS [names] "YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED" ERECTED...

        DEDICATED TO THE MEN AND WOMEN OF ORGANIZED LABOR WHO LOST THEIR LIVES WHILE WORKING ON THE REDEVELOPMENT OF ATLANTIC CITY WE HONOR THESE WORKERS [names] "YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED" ERECTED...

        • atlantic cit...

        Workers’ Memorial Monument

        The plaque is located along the Atlantic city boardwalk on a monument labors that lost their lives working on Atlantic city projects.

        The plaque is located along the Atlantic city boardwalk on a monument labors that lost their lives working on Atlantic city projects.

        • atlantic cit...

        Major John W. Powell Memorial Plaque

        This is a very unique plaque in that it is in the middle of nowhere and you must do some “canyoneering” to get to it. It sits at the bottom of a route called “Fat Man’s Misery”, just outside Zion...

        This is a very unique plaque in that it is in the middle of nowhere and you must do some “canyoneering” to get to it. It sits at the bottom of a route called “Fat Man’s Misery”, just outside Zion...

        • canyoneering
        • john wesley powell
        • zion national park

        The ACM Cat

          Short life, must have been a great cat to warrant a plaque after only a year.

          Short life, must have been a great cat to warrant a plaque after only a year.

        • cat
        • museum
        • statue

        The March to the Sea

        A NY Times article about a plaque for the “Plaque Stories” section.

        A NY Times article about a plaque for the “Plaque Stories” section.

        • atlanta
        • civil war
        • sherman

        Capt. Rolf Wittmer Walbroel – Progress and Development of Galapagos

        This plaque is found on the port of Floreana Island, a small island found on the southern section of the group of islands that comprise the Galapagos. The island is known for it’s particular shade...

        This plaque is found on the port of Floreana Island, a small island found on the southern section of the group of islands that comprise the Galapagos. The island is known for it’s particular shade...

        • galapagos ec...

        Homage to those who discovered Machu- Picchu

          These two plaques are found on the left shortly after the main public entrance to Machu Picchu. I think they embody the current Peruvian thinking about “discoverers” of yesteryear. My experience...

          These two plaques are found on the left shortly after the main public entrance to Machu Picchu. I think they embody the current Peruvian thinking about “discoverers” of yesteryear. My...

        • machu picchu
        • hiram bingham
        • peru
        • cuzco

        Java House, SF Embarcadero

        Plaque on the side of the excellent diner “Java House” just up the street from the SF Giants stadium. Text is:“JAVA HOUSEEstablished 1912GOOD FOOD HERE! The oldest eatery on San Francisco’s...

        Plaque on the side of the excellent diner “Java House” just up the street from the SF Giants stadium. Text is:“JAVA HOUSEEstablished 1912GOOD FOOD HERE! The oldest eatery on San...

        • bay area
        • embarcadero
        • java
        • san francisco

        Blisworth Tunnel Canal South Entrance

        52.145755, -0.921459https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@52.1459127,-0.9224967,18zAt 3,076 yards (2,813m) long the Blisworth Canal Tunnel is the third-longest navigable canal tunnel on the UK canal...

        52.145755, -0.921459https://www.google.co.uk/maps/ @52.1459127,-0.9224967,18zAt 3,076 yards (2,813m) long the Blisworth Canal Tunnel is the third- longest navigable canal tunnel on the UK...

        • blisworth
        • canal
        • grand union

        Ben Franklin’s Kite

        This tiny, easy-to-miss plaque is on the front of St Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 18 s. 10th Street, in Philadelphia, PA, and commemorates, quite subtly, the discovery of electricity. It says,...

        This tiny, easy-to-miss plaque is on the front of St Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 18 s. 10th Street, in Philadelphia, PA, and commemorates, quite subtly, the discovery of electricity. It...

        • ben franklin
        • electricity
        • kite
        • philadelphia