The Gateway Arch, also known as the Gateway to the West, is an integral part of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial and the iconic image of St. Louis, Missouri.It was made to honor the westward expansion.It was designed by Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen and structural engineer Hannskarl Bandel in 1947. It is 630 feet (192 m) wide at its base and stands 630 feet (192 m) tall, making it the tallest monument in the United States.[3] Construction started on February 12, 1963, and ended on October 28, 1965.[4] The monument opened to the public on July 10, 1967.[5]Who Built The St. Louis Arch, And Why?
To have tourists to the city have something to remember it by
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