Gateway Arch, Monument in downtown St. Louis, United States.
The Gateway Arch reaches 630 feet into the Missouri sky, constructed from stainless steel sections that form a mathematical weighted catenary curve.
Construction of the Gateway Arch began in 1963 after architect Eero Saarinen won a design competition to create a monument celebrating American westward expansion.
The Museum at the Gateway Arch presents exhibits detailing Native American history, pioneer journeys, and the development of the American West.
Visitors can take tram rides to the observation deck at the top of the Gateway Arch, offering views extending 30 miles across the Mississippi River.
The structural design incorporates triangular cross-sections that decrease in size from 54 feet at the base to 17 feet at the top.
Location: St. Louis
Inception: May 25, 1968
Architects: Eero Saarinen
Official opening: October 28, 1965
Architectural style: high-tech architecture
Website: http://gatewayarch.com
GPS coordinates: 38.62461,-90.18497
Latest update: May 29, 2025 10:17
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