The Twisted History of the Gateway Arch | Smithsonian
WEBIt’s the nation’s tallest monument, soaring 630 feet above the Mississippi River, 886 tons of stainless steel welded into a seamless curve, assembled with such precision that if either leg had...
WEB“Exhibitions focus on TWA’s history, including Howard Hughes tenure as owner, TWA uniforms from 1945 to 2001, and Saarinen’s development of the terminal at Idlewild Airport,”
TWA History - The TWA Museum at 10 Richards Road
WEBHughes was instrumental in persuading Lockheed to construct the four-engine Constellation or "Connie," and later, the Super Constellation, which could fly higher and faster. As it grew, the company began adding international routes and in 1950 was renamed Trans World Airlines.
Gateway Arch - Wikipedia
WEBThe Gateway Arch is a 630-foot-tall (192 m) monument in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. Clad in stainless steel and built in the form of a weighted catenary arch, [5] it is the world's tallest arch [4] and Missouri's tallest accessible structure.
The Gateway Arch at 50: Builders Recall How It Came to Be - TIME
WEBOct 28, 2015 · I t was 11:00 in the morning on Oct. 28, 1965—exactly 50 years ago—when the final metal section of the St. Louis’ Gateway Arch was put into place, completing a monument decades in the making....
Workers unveil a secret on the anniversary of the Gateway Arch
WEBOct 29, 2018 · It wasn't a secret when the Arch was built but most people who visit the Gateway Arch don't know something that the workers know. The piece of history at the top.
Gateway Arch Fact Sheet - U.S. National Park Service
WEBApr 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.
Frequently Asked Questions - Gateway Arch National Park (U.S.
WEBThe arch is an inspirational, transcendent symbol of Thomas Jefferson’s vision of building a unified continental nation and St. Louis’ role as a confluence and gateway to the American West during the 19th century.
15 Things You May Not Know About the Gateway Arch
WEBSt. Louis’s glimmering Gateway Arch has a lot to brag about: At 630 feet, it's America’s tallest memorial, the Western Hemisphere’s tallest monument, and the world’s tallest arch. But the...
Museum at the Gateway Arch
WEBVisitors can learn how events that took place in the 91 acres of Gateway Arch National Park shaped American history. The Museum at the Gateway Arch opened on July 3, 2018! Explore featured topics and exhibits in the six story galleries below.