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The Gateway Arch
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The Gateway Arch
Learn a bit about Gateway Arch National Park through these fun and interesting facts
Origin
Designed by architect Eero Saarinen in 1947, the Arch wasn’t completed until 1965, after nearly two decades of planning and construction.
Origin
Designed by architect Eero Saarinen in 1947, the Arch wasn’t completed until 1965, after nearly two decades of planning and construction.
Topography
The Arch is the tallest man-made monument in the United States, towering at 630 feet — both its height and base span are the same length.
Topography
The Arch is the tallest man-made monument in the United States, towering at 630 feet — both its height and base span are the same length.
Engineering Feat
Each leg of the Arch was built separately and had to meet precisely at the top — within less than 1/64 of an inch of accuracy.
Engineering Feat
Each leg of the Arch was built separately and had to meet precisely at the top — within less than 1/64 of an inch of accuracy.
Wildlife
Despite being in an urban setting, the park’s grounds along the river support birds, squirrels, and migratory waterfowl.
Wildlife
Despite being in an urban setting, the park’s grounds along the river support birds, squirrels, and migratory waterfowl.
Symbolism
The Arch represents America’s expansion westward following the Louisiana Purchase and the exploration of Lewis and Clark.
Symbolism
The Arch represents America’s expansion westward following the Louisiana Purchase and the exploration of Lewis and Clark.
Unique Design
Its sleek, stainless steel skin changes hue depending on the light — glowing gold at sunrise and reflecting city lights by night.
Unique Design
Its sleek, stainless steel skin changes hue depending on the light — glowing gold at sunrise and reflecting city lights by night.
