Tag: St. Louis Arch
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The Gateway to the West
The day was gloomy, but we set our sites on exploring the National Historic Landmark known as the Gateway to the West. The Gateway Arch stands on the banks of the Mississippi River and towers 630 feet over the city of St. Louis, Missouri. It’s the world’s tallest arch and Missouri’s tallest accessible building. The…
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Travels With Minnie: The Gateway to the West
We passed through St. Louis today on our westward journey. The Gateway Arch, the world’s tallest arch and the tallest man-made monument in the Western Hemisphere, stood out against a clear blue sky. Completed in 1967 and officially dedicated to the American people, it stands as a monument to our country’s westward expansion – a…
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