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Gateway Arch NP, Missouri
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Standing at 630 feet, the Gateway Arch is taller than both the Washington Monument and the Statue of Liberty.
The Arch is an inverted catenary curve, which is the same shape a free-hanging chain takes when held at both ends.
Construction of the Arch began in 1963 and took about two years to complete, costing around $13 million at the time.
The Arch is located on the site of St. Louis' original founding in 1764 and commemorates the westward expansion of the United States.
The Museum at the Gateway Arch offers exhibits that delve into the history of St. Louis and the westward expansion of the United States.
Visitors can take a unique tram ride to the top of the Arch, offering panoramic views of St. Louis and the Mississippi River.
The Gateway Arch National Park, formerly known as the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, encompasses the Arch and surrounding grounds.
The Arch was designed by Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen, who won a national competition to design the monument in 1947.
The exterior of the Arch is clad in stainless steel, which gives it its distinctive shiny appearance and durability.
