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Visiting the Gateway Arch: Enter the monument through the Gateway Arch Visitor Center, which faces Fourth Street and the Old Courthouse. The Gateway Arch legs are exits only. Please allow at least 30 minutes to go through security. Tickets sell out early and often, advance reservations are strongly recommended.
May 21, 2019 · The famous St. Louis landmark, renovated and newly named a national park, offers stunning views and rich history. In the half-century since its construction began, Missouri’s Gateway Arch has ...
Apr 10, 2015 · Gateway Arch Fact Sheet. General Facts. Outer Width - Outside North Leg to Outer South Leg. 630' (192m) Maximum Height. 630' (192m) Shape of Arch Section. Equilateral Triangle. Dimension of Arch at Base.
Gateway Arch National Park, formerly Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, consists of the Gateway Arch, the museum under the arch, and St. Louis' Old Courthouse. During a nationwide competition in 1947-48, architect Eero Saarinen's inspired design for a 630-foot stainless steel arch was chosen as a perfect monument to the spirit of the western pioneers.
Dec 26, 2022 · The Gateway Arch, Old Courthouse and park grounds form a natural focal point for a vibrant downtown St. Louis. As an urban site, the Arch offers an oasis to visitors, while remaining in proximity to a number of local attractions, hotels, and restaurants. Visitors will find a number of downtown hotspots easily within walking distance, including ...
Jun 26, 2022 · Explore the Museum, take a Ride to the Top, watch Monument to the Dream shop in the Museum Store and much more.
May 3, 2021 · Gateway Arch Architecture. The architecture of the Arch is one of its most interesting aspects. Learn more about the materials and techniques used in the construction of the Arch in a detailed account by J.E.N. Jensen, Associate Director of the National Park Service. Equally fascinating is the story of the Arch's architect, Eero Saarinen as ...