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Gateway Arch NP, Missouri
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Standing at 630 feet, the Gateway Arch is the tallest man-made monument in the United States, surpassing even the Washington Monument.
Eero Saarinen, a Finnish-American architect, designed the Gateway Arch, which was completed in 1965.
The Gateway Arch became part of the Gateway Arch National Park in 2018, which also includes the Old Courthouse.
The Arch's design is a weighted catenary curve, which is the shape a free-hanging chain takes when held at both ends.
Visitors can ride a unique tram system to the top of the Arch, where they can enjoy panoramic views of St. Louis and the Mississippi River.
The Arch commemorates the westward expansion of the United States and is often referred to as the 'Gateway to the West.'
The exterior of the Gateway Arch is clad in stainless steel, giving it a sleek and modern appearance.
The Arch was constructed using a method that did not require scaffolding, a remarkable engineering feat at the time.
