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Drone view of the arch facing the Old Courthouse and the grounds in between. This shot features part of the St. Louis skyline, park grounds and connecting streets.
The last piece being inserted into the top of the Gateway Arch.

A Lesson in Gateway Arch Architecture

October 15, 2021
The 60th anniversary of the completion of the Gateway Arch is October 28, 2025! To celebrate, we’re spotlighting some of the unique aspects of…

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A tan and white colored dog wearing a yellow BARK Ranger bandana.

A Pawsitively Fantastic Park

August 20, 2021
Gateway Arch National Park isn’t just for humans! Your four-legged furry friends are also invited to enjoy the park’s 91 acres of greenspace and…

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A black and white image of Dick Bowser.

The Invention of the Tram Ride to the Top

February 11, 2021
What do you get when you combine the engineering of an elevator and Ferris Wheel? The Gateway Arch’s Tram Ride to the Top, one…

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Dred and Harriet Scott statue at night.

The Scotts’ Suit for Freedom

June 5, 2020
Looking west out of the windows of the Arch observation deck to St. Louis below, its hard to miss the green dome of the…

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