National Great Rivers Museum - Alton IL - Googie Architecture on Waymarking.com

The National Great Rivers Museum in Alton IL is great example of Googie Architecture.

About the place:

Great museum dedicated t0 our national great rivers. It offers a a lot of information about the history of the rivers, wildlife and more. They have a simulator that lets you attempt to pilot a barge through a lock and dam, it isn't easy! Three times a day you can take guided tours of the the lock and dam 10 AM, 1 PM and 3 PM'

"Each year millions of people travel to the Mississippi River to learn about its history and its impact on our nation. The National Great Rivers Museum at Melvin Price Locks and Dam, is dedicated to telling the story of the Mississippi River… from her grand history and cultural significance, to her ecological importance and role as a transportation corridor. Choose from these options to find out more of what we have to offer...." (visit link)

Type of Structure: Building Upswept Roof / Folded Plate Roof(s): yes Large Dome(s): no Large Sheet Glass Window(s): yes Amoebae Shape(s): no Starburst(s): no Exposed Steel Beam(s): yes Flying Saucer/Rocket Shape(s): no If I knew, I'd be an architect: yes Web Address or URL: [Web Link] Boomerang and/or Arrow Shape(s): Not Listed Atomic Model(s): Not Listed Physical Address: Not listed

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Date Logged Log User Rating   05/28/2014 Clown Shoes visited it