Gateway Arch (St Louis, Missouri, 1965) – US Landmarks
The Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri, completed in 1965, is an iconic monument symbolizing westward expansion, designed by Eero Saarinen. Standing 630 feet tall, it features a stainless steel, modernist design with an interior tram system that provides visitors with stunning views of the city and the Mississippi River.
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