The Gateway Arch turns 55
ST. LOUIS — The Gateway Arch celebrated its 55th birthday on Wednesday.
Construction first began on the Arch on Feb. 12, 1963 and the final piece was put in place on Oct. 28, 1965.
The Arch was built as a monument to St. Louis’ role in the westward expansion of the U.S, according to its website. That’s why the city is often referred to as “the Gateway to the West."
Over the years, the Arch became a major symbol of the city.
Here are some other facts about the landmark:
Eero Saarinen’s design was selected after a nation-wide competition
It’s as wide as it is tall: 630 feet
Construction took about 2 years and cost less than $15 million
It’s built to withstand earthquakes and high winds
The Arch sways up to 1 inch in a 20 mile-per-hour wind, but it’s built to sway up to 18 inches
To celebrate the milestone, the public is invited to submit their best photos of the Arch for a commemorative collage that will be available digitally.
Click the link for the full story: https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/local/gateway-arch-55-birthday/63-2c84fbaf-c78a-4145-9ada-ce3c8aad2101
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Construction first began on the Arch on Feb. 12, 1963 and the final piece was put in place on Oct. 28, 1965.
The Arch was built as a monument to St. Louis’ role in the westward expansion of the U.S, according to its website. That’s why the city is often referred to as “the Gateway to the West."
Over the years, the Arch became a major symbol of the city.
Here are some other facts about the landmark:
Eero Saarinen’s design was selected after a nation-wide competition
It’s as wide as it is tall: 630 feet
Construction took about 2 years and cost less than $15 million
It’s built to withstand earthquakes and high winds
The Arch sways up to 1 inch in a 20 mile-per-hour wind, but it’s built to sway up to 18 inches
To celebrate the milestone, the public is invited to submit their best photos of the Arch for a commemorative collage that will be available digitally.
Click the link for the full story: https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/local/gateway-arch-55-birthday/63-2c84fbaf-c78a-4145-9ada-ce3c8aad2101
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