Landmarks

Landmarks of Gotham City

**Landmarks of Gotham City** are collectible plaques scattered around the regions of **Gotham City** at key locations. Landmarks count towards progress of the achievement/trophy **History Major**. Plaques are visible highlighted in yellow as interactable objects within the open world using the scan function.

### North Gotham

1. Exhibition Grounds - The Exhibition Grounds, along with Robinson Plaza, were built for the World Fair of 1893. The fair was originally supposed to take place in Chicago that year but the mayor, Theodore Cobblepot, engaged in some pretty cutthroat politics to influence the organizers and change the location to Gotham City. The obelisk, monument, Forum of the Twelve Caesars, and art installations were all designed and built by renowned architects and artists with no expense spared. The monument in particular was commissioned by the mayor, who wanted to represent the hardships the first settlers of Gotham City had to face at sea in order to reach the shores of the New World. The fair attracted a reasonable number of visitors and was declared a success by the mayor. It's no coincidence Cobblepot Steel saw a sharp increase in profits that year. *Nice to see corruption and greed were still as rampant back then as it is now. -J.T.*
2. Gotham Heights Residences - This was the biggest apartment complex in Gotham City when it was built in 1925. It catered to the city's wealthier residents. Some members of the Elliot Kane and Powers families took residence here, but any left when the downtown district was developed. Despite this, the complex is still very popular with older Gothamites who are looking to live in luxury away from the hustle and bustle of downtown. Part of the building burned down during a violent protest around ten years ago, and the city diverted funds to repair it. This caused a lot of controversy as the funds were initially supposed to be used to revitalize Robinson Plaza. I had to intervene after Anarky and a group of rioters managed to make their way inside and had taken some of the residents hostage.
3. Gotham City University - The Arkhams built the university in the 19th century. One of the first halls to be completed was Holloway Hall, donated by the Arkhams. More halls were endowed by other families since, such as the Cobblepots and the Chandlers, as well as my own, which contributed to make the university what it is today. The Martha Wayne Foundation sponsors many programs for low-income youth to attend the university, helping them access the education they deserve. It's one of the projects I'm most proud of. Notes: Found Kirk Langstrom. He's a professor of zoology at Gotham City University. Investigation is ongoing.
4. LeBlanc Funeral Home - The LeBlanc Funeral Center has tended to the needs of many of Gotham City's most notorious figures. Local politicians, pillars of the community, and criminals alike have all gone through LeBlanc's doors, the most infamous ofthe latter group being Vincent Falcone, the former head and founder of the Falcone crime family. Given the funeral center's close proximity to St. Faustina church and the Gotham City cemetery, it is always busy.
5. Robinson Park Plaza - Robinson Park Plaza is located in Gotham City's biggest park. The plaza has existed since the end of the 1800s, when the plaza was built for the Gotham City World's Fair. Since many citizens have moved across the bridge when the city expanded, the plaza hasn't seen as much foot traffic as it once has. But the residents of North Gotham have used this opportunity to organize small shows and events to bring the families of the neighborhood together. I like to go there from time to time to clear my head. Seeing people milling about happily reminds me of what we're fighting for. Sadly, things are different there at night as criminals are known to roam the plaza. I've tried to put a stop to it multiple times, but the minimum police presence in the area makes that task difficult to achieve.
6. St. Faustina Church - Despite the bigger St. Joseph church to the west and the Gotham Cathedral in the Historical district, St. Faustina is one of the most important churches in the city. It is where most public funerals are held. Funeral services for many of Gotham City's mayors were held there, before their burial in the cemetery across the street. The church is also frequented by some of Gotham's crime families - like the Falcones and the Maronis. It's one of the only places in the city where the two clans agreed not to shed blood. Firefly tried to bum down the church at Jim's funeral but was quickly taken into custody as there were over two hundred officers in and around the church that day. *I remember that. There were so many uniforms at the funeral that they managed to take down Firefly within minutes. It was one of the only times when Batman DIDN'T have to intervene. -D.G.*
7. St. Joseph Church - The St. Joseph church in North Gotham was one of the first churches built by the original settlers. They even tried building a system of catacombs underneath the church but gave up shortly after because they idn't have the resources necessary to excavate that deep into the earth. I considered using the few tunnels they managed to dig out for a time but decided against it after doing some seismic tests. Lucius and I decided to collapse the tunnel entrances as a precaution, under cover of a New Year's Eve fireworks. Not only has it made that part of the neighborhood safer, but it will also prevent anyone from using the tunnels for criminal activities.
8. Arkham Asylum - Arkham Asylum, located on Mercey Island, served Gotham City for over a century. It was originally a family mansion, built by Cyrus Pinkney, that was later converted into a psychiatric hospital. It saw many subsequent additions and upgrades, including a reconfiguration that would allow it house Gotham's more dangerous criminals, permitting "special containment" for metahumans like Clayface and Mr. Freeze. Arkham Asylum was condemned some years ago due to critical structural integrity flaws that made the building unsafe, with most of it's inmates transferred to Blackgate Penitentiary right before several sections of it collapsed. I've long wondered if an altercation with Bane a year prior which resulted in underwater micro quakes near the island might have been the genesis of the building's collapse.
9. Wayne Botanical Garden - The Wayne Botanical Gardens were first established when my great-grandfather donated the original terrarium and outdoor gardens in the late 1800s as part of the Gotham World Fair. More sections were added a few decades later to form the current building. My mother brought me here a few times when I was a child. She was proud to be a part of the family that brought joy to Gotham's citizens. Unfortunately, because of my work as Batman and with Wayne Enterprises, I haven't taken care of it as well as I should have. The city has plans to demolish the gardens and redevelop them to revitalize North Gotham, though no official date has been announced. She was proud to be a part of the family that brought joy to Gotham's citizens. Unfortunately, because of my work as Batman and with Wayne Enterprises, I haven't taken care of it as well as I should have. The city has plans to demolish the gardens and redevelop them to revitalize North Gotham, though no official date has been announced. *Dad used to bring me here all the time when I was a kid. It's a shame it's going to be demolished. - B.G.*
10. Gotham City Reservior - The original reservoir was set up in the 19th century, but was totally overhauled with the construction of the North Gotham Dam in the 1930s. It was upgraded after World War II to generate hydroelectric power for the whole region, but it hasn't seen many improvements since. The reservoir was on the verge of collapse, and my confrontation with Clayface there a year ago (and the subsequent destruction of one of the turbines) has made any initiative to modernize the infrastructure difficult. I just wish things could have ended differently. Basil didn't deserve what happened to him. No one does. *Bruce was so shaken after he came back from the reservoir. I had never seen him like that before. He made me analyze what little clay he found in the turbine to see if Clayface could've survived, but it wasn't conclusive. - T.D.*
11. Saul Erdel Planetarium - Like the Botanical Garden, the Saul Erdel Planetarium's glory days are behind it. It's been closed for a few months for renovations, but nothing has come of it so far. It's named after Saul Erdel, a scientist who focused his studies on Mars and the mysteries of the cosmos. Some say Erdel found Martian technology and hid it inside the planetarium. I investigated the rumors as a precaution but found nothing of note. Because the building has been abandoned for so long, the Freaks have started using the space as their own. I've tried multiple times to force them out, but they always seem to make their way back. Even the GCPD have stopped sending officers. Until the planetarium re-opens, I fear crime will persist there. Notes: Include the Planetarium in patrols, hut only intervene in rasp OF Notes: Include the Planetarium in patrols, but only intervene in case of emergency. Shouldn't spend too much time and resources on it.
12. Old Wayne Mining HQ - These were the original offices of the Wayne Mining company when it was created by my ancestor in the 17th century. Gotham County was expanding rapidly, and demands were high. It was one of the biggest and most important companies of the time and employed hundreds of people. All mining activity in Gotham stopped after the completion of the Cauldron as there was no more land to settle and build on. So the mining offices were moved to Wayne Tower in order to expand its operations beyond Gotham City. Some years ago, someone found a small golden nugget nearby, which revitalized interest in the site for some time. A few small mining companies showed their interests but strict Gotham mining laws drove them all away.
13. Martha Wayne Art Gallery - Before it was turned into an art gallery by the Martha Wayne Foundation, the building used to be the home of a textile factory. It sold many of its products to companies around Gotham City and the world. ut due to the high water pollution caused by the factory, it was ordered to close its doors by the city. It was abandoned until my mother purchased it and reconfigured it into the arts gallery it is today. In addition to the exhibition all, the upper floors offer painting and pottery classes and free studio spaces for up-and-coming artists. The building had a very special place in my mother's heart, as it was one of the biggest projects she ever led as the director of he Martha Wayne Foundation. Notes: Reminder to send the gallery director flowers and a hand-written card for accepting to host the next Wayne Foundation event.