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Oct. 28, 1965: The last piece of the Arch is fitted into place. See the stunning construction photos - STLtoday.com
The Gateway Arch is strikingly simple in design — a sweeping curve of stainless steel rising 630 feet above the ground. Its 142 welded pieces are equilateral triangles, one of Oct. 28, 1965: The ...
The Gateway Arch: Everything You Need to Know About the Tallest Monument in the US
T here’s hardly a more recognizable landmark in the Midwest than the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, a monument honoring Thomas ...
St. Louis celebrates the awe of Gateway Arch on Arch 630 Day
Join St. Louis in honoring the iconic Gateway Arch with fun activities, tours, and the popular 'Arch Stacking Challenge.' ...
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In the nation's smallest national park, a big push to preserve history
ST. LOUIS – Standing at 630 feet, the St. Louis Gateway Arch is the nation’s tallest monument – taller than both the National Monument in Washington, D.C., and the Statue of Liberty.
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1980: First parachuting stunt at the Arch ends in tragedy - STLtoday.com
On Nov. 22, 1980, Kenneth Swyers of Overland parachutes above the Gateway Arch and lands on top, then falls down the north leg when his parachute deflates. 1980: First parachuting stunt at the ...