Description: The famed Gateway Arch is the centerpiece of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, built to commemorate the westward expansion of the United States. Designed by Finnish American architect Eero Saarinen in 1947, the 630 foot arch was completed on October 28, 1965 and weighs 17,246 tons, 900 tons of which consist of stainless steel. The arch is the tallest man-made monument in the United States, the tallest architectural building in Missouri, and the largest catenary arch in the country. Visitors to the arch can start in the Visitor Center, located between the legs of the arch. Here you can access attractions including Journey to the Top -- a tram ride to the arch’s observation platform at its top - the Museum of Westward Expansion, two different movies and a variety of shopping.
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