Gateway Arch - St. Louis, MO
Posted by: Max and 99
N 38° 37.442 W 090° 11.104
15S E 745056 N 4278815
St. Louis Arch, one of the world's most amazing structures
Waymark Code: WM7Z6Q
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 12/27/2009
Views: 78
The Gateway Arch is in St. Louis, part of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial. It is next to the Mississippi River, in downtown St. Louis.
At 630 feet tall the Arch can be seen from quite a distance in all directions. The structure itself is a wonder and when you read about the challenges involved in the design and construction you can't help but be in awe at this accomplishment.
Standing underneath the Arch gives you a whole new perspective on its height and design.
The architectural contest to design the Arch was won by Eero Saarinen in 1948.
A few facts about the Arch:
Construction began in 1963 and was completed in 1965.
The observation room at the top is only 7'2" x 65' x 6'9" tall and is built to withstand a small amount of sway from the wind.
The Arch is made of 142 sections, all covered in stainless steel.
From the Smithsonian Art Inventory Page:
Description:
An arch that goes across a road
Dimensions:
H. 630 ft. W. 630 ft.
Subject: Abstract - Geometric
Owner: Jefferson National Expansion Memorial Park, St. Louis, Missouri
TITLE: Gateway Arch
ARTIST(S): Eero Saarinen
DATE: Constructed 1965
MEDIUM: Stainless Steel
CONTROL NUMBER: IAS 87810001
Direct Link to the Individual Listing in the Smithsonian Art Inventory: [Web Link]
PHYSICAL LOCATION: Downtown St. Louis, between Poplar St. and the Eads Bridge, just west of the Missippi River
DIFFERENCES NOTED BETWEEN THE INVENTORY LISTING AND YOUR OBSERVATIONS AND RESEARCH: The Smithsonian Art Inventory page needs a MUCH more detailed write-up of this piece!
In addition, the listing says the Arch goes across a road, but I do not believe that is accurate. There is a very large grassy area under the Arch, not a road.
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