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Completed in 1965, the Gateway Arch stands as a symbol of national identity and an iconic example of mid-century modern design. Anchoring the west end of the Park, the Old Courthouse is a prime example of mid-19 th century federal architecture.
The structure was built as a monument to the vision of President Thomas Jefferson and to St. Louis’ role in the westward expansion of the United States. That’s why both the Arch and St. Louis are often referred to as “the Gateway to the West”.
The St. Louis Arch and the gateway to the west, American pioneers, and Westward expansion. Midwest history, western history, Missouri travel, tourism, and vacations.
The Gateway Arch, known as the "Gateway to the West," is the tallest structure in Missouri. It was designed by the Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen and the German-American structural engineer Hannskarl Bandel in 1947 and built between 1963 and October 1965.
This is the world’s tallest arch, the widely recognized symbol—“The Arch”—of St. Louis, Missouri, and the official centerpiece of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, “Gateway to the West,” administered by the National Park Service.
The Museum at the Gateway Arch covers 201 years of history about the westward expansion of the United States with an emphasis on St. Louis’ paramount role in that era. On the mezzanine level, a terrazzo floor shows a map of North America with historic trails from St. Louis and the East, allowing visitors to trace pioneers’ journeys to the West.
Trip Planning Logistics. What can we do here? Many visitors enjoy riding to the top of the Gateway Arch. Tickets are sold at gatewayarch.com and cost $13-19. We also have a free museum about St. Louis's role in westward expansion and a 30-minute documentary movie about the building of the arch.
