Bronze building dedication plaques offer a lasting way to honor a person, donor, or historic moment. These plaques feature raised lettering, architectural finishes, and optional portrait elements like bas relief, photo relief, or etched images to personalize your message. Built for durability outdoors , they’re ideal for institutions, campuses, and public spaces.
All bronze building dedication plaques are custom made to order. Fill out our quote form and we’ll help guide you through layout, size, materials, and mounting. Every plaque includes expert design and proofing, hardware, and optional nationwide installation. Rush options for your dedication event are available.
- Material: Cast Bronze
- Finish Options: Brushed Satin, Patina, Polished, or Oxidized
- Mounting: Blind Studs or Screws through face
- Size Range: Custom sizes available, typically 6" to 84" wide and 6" to 48" tall (or vice versa)
- Thickness / Depth: ¼" to 1" typical, up to 2" possible depending on plaque size
- Raised lettering
- Standard fonts, background colors, and borders available
- Protective clear coat for outdoor durability, will patina naturally over time
- Suitable for Indoor or Outdoor Use
- Add custom raised logos or fonts
- Image and portrait casting available
- Background color in custom Pantone paint match
- Decorative Rosettes available for Screw Mount
- Mounting hardware included.
- Common mounting options include blind studs, screws through the face (can include decorative rosettes), or stake and post options. The appropriate method depends on plaque size, material, and mounting surface.
- Nationwide installation available — request a quote and provide a photo of your wall or building to receive a custom estimate.
Building Dedication Plaques
Starting at: $218.00
Building dedication plaques are custom made from solid bronze or aluminum—designed to last outdoors with architectural style and optional portrait features.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bronze dedication plaques are either cast or precision tooled, depending on the design details. All plaques feature raised lettering, borders, and optional graphic elements, creating a timeless, permanent display suitable for both indoor and outdoor installations.
We offer brushed satin, polished, and oxidized finishes, all sealed with a protective clear coat. Over time, bronze may naturally darken or develop a greenish patina, enhancing character without affecting readability.
You can personalize a plaque with your choice of fonts, background textures, borders, paint-filled backgrounds, logos, and image elements like portraits or building renderings. Background colors can also be Pantone matched.
We offer several options: - Bas Relief: Hand-sculpted and cast in bronze - Photo Relief: Converted from a photo into a low-relief bronze rendering - Etched Metal: Ideal for detailed line drawings - UV Printed: Full-color images printed onto metal for indoor or covered outdoor use
Dedication plaques often honor individuals for their service, accomplishments, or contributions. Common uses include building dedications, conference rooms, academic spaces, military bases, and facilities named in honor of donors, founders, or public servants. Wording typically includes the honoree’s name, role or title, dates, and a meaningful dedication message. For inspiration, see our Memorial Plaque Wording Tips (https://www.impactsigns.com/memorial-plaque-wording/)
Bronze dedication plaques are ideal for entrances, hallways, outdoor monuments, parks, university campuses, corporate buildings, military facilities, and places of worship. We offer mounting options for stone, brick, concrete, wood, and more.
After your deposit, our team begins work on a detailed digital proof showing layout, font sizes, image placement, and materials. - We’ll format your text beautifully and accurately - You can submit your own design if desired — we’ll refine as needed - Up to 2 revisions are includedYou will be asked to carefully review and approve the proof before production begins to ensure complete accuracy.
Our plaque layouts are created by professional designers, among the best in the industry. We require a deposit before starting layout because: - It confirms your commitment to the project - It allows us to dedicate expert time and attention - You’ll receive a polished design with up to 2 revisions This ensures your plaque is thoughtfully composed and ready for lasting display.
Rush production is available depending on design complexity and schedule capacity. Please contact us early to confirm timelines, especially if planning a dedication ceremony. We cannot guarantee delivery unless confirmed in advance.
If the final plaque will not arrive in time, we offer mock acrylic plaques that replicate your approved design. These are ideal for unveilings, ceremonies, and can also be given as a keepsake or gift to the honoree or their family. Please discuss timing with us early so we can recommend the best solution.
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