Gateway Arch St. Louis, MO
Dec 14, 2021 09:58:51 #
Nice shots an good story.
Something in my memory tells me that the two sides of the race were off a degree or two when they were getting to the top during construction. Somehow they made a correction and the rest is history.
I’ve been up in the arch a couple times and enjoyed the sights offered by St. Louis
Chuck
Something in my memory tells me that the two sides of the race were off a degree or two when they were getting to the top during construction. Somehow they made a correction and the rest is history.
I’ve been up in the arch a couple times and enjoyed the sights offered by St. Louis
Chuck
Dec 14, 2021 10:13:14 #
Dec 14, 2021 10:13:36 #
tcthome
Loc: NJ
Nice. I remember seeing a documentary on tv about it being built way, way back. Was the alignment off a little when they went to put in the last top section? Might of been the tunnel that goes to England I'm thinking of with the alignment being out.
Dec 14, 2021 11:20:23 #
HamBar06
Loc: Philadelphia, PA
Thanks to you all for the favorable responses and to flip1948 for fine photos of Saarinen's Ingalls rink and the K of C HQ in New Haven; along with the additional narratives.
I appreciate the interest in the subject matter and am happy to have triggered the reactions.
Best to all for the upcoming holidays. Stay healthy and have a great season.
Larry B.
I appreciate the interest in the subject matter and am happy to have triggered the reactions.
Best to all for the upcoming holidays. Stay healthy and have a great season.
Larry B.
Dec 14, 2021 11:32:28 #
Your photos of the arch bring back fond memories. I was stationed at Scott AFB just outside St Louis from 1964 to 1969 and witnessed nearly all of the arch construction. Was one of the first to ride the inside gondola car to the top for a view of the city and the river.
Dec 14, 2021 11:50:53 #
Your photographs add to the DVD I bought at the visitor's center. That DVD also shows the final pieces being slid into place. That was not an easy operation. Eoro really hit a long ball with this project as it was a masterpiece of imagination. Those two cranes actually lifted themselves up as the work progressed. After the final pieces were in those cranes lowered themselves to the ground. Incredible logistics just to get equipment in place. St. Louis has much to be proud of. They decided it to be the tallest structure allowed.
Dec 14, 2021 11:51:07 #
Outstanding captures... I am a native of St. Louis and a couple of the shots brought back many memories... Old cathedral where my dad and stepmom were married and Me as a good catholic boy helped serve the mass. The pic of the " Admiral " brought back memories of end of school celebrations held every year on the boat... Those were the days. The swaying effect at the top of the arch was NOT for me... St. Louis is a great town with a lot of history.
Dec 14, 2021 12:01:50 #
wrangler5
Loc: Missouri
davidrb wrote:
Your photographs add to the DVD I bought at the vi... (show quote)
IIRC, the partially-completed legs of the arch "grew" in length during sunshine hours. Enough that, when it was time to drop the final section between the two, after a certain time of day the legs would be too close together for the part to fit. It was too complex an operation to do in the dark, when it was cool, so they ran fire hoses up both legs and kept a stream of water flowing down each side to keep 'em from expanding too much before the final piece could be put into place.
Dec 14, 2021 13:15:05 #
flip1948 wrote:
The firm that succeeded Saarinen and Associates wa... (show quote)
Imposing and eye-catching ☀️⭐🔥⭐☀️
Dec 14, 2021 16:05:48 #
Yes I saw it as it was being built during the summer of 1963 when I was on my way out to Calif. for a job I was hired for. I didn't go up in it until sometime during the late 1990's when I was there for another project.
Thanks for the memories, DDavid
Thanks for the memories, DDavid
Dec 14, 2021 20:21:13 #
While in high school I started dating a girl whose father was involved with manufacturing the pieces that made up the arch. Those pieces were made at Pittsburgh Des Moines Steel in Warren, PA, then transported yo St. Louis for construction.
Dec 14, 2021 20:30:41 #
GrandpaGar
Loc: Colorado
Thanks for the memories. I would follow the construction progress on visits to St Louis back then.
Dec 15, 2021 02:20:33 #
Cool!
I remember that. My grandma lived in St. Luis and we'd visit in the summer.
Seemed like it took a long time to join the 2 parts, then finally it was compete!
I remember that. My grandma lived in St. Luis and we'd visit in the summer.
Seemed like it took a long time to join the 2 parts, then finally it was compete!
Dec 15, 2021 02:57:39 #
In probably 1968 my father and I (I came along for the ride) brought my older brother to Parks College in East St Louis. Dad and I rode up the arch. Only time I saw him flinch.
Nice pics! They built the arch the same way the Hoover Dam Bypass Bridge arch - from the ends.
Nice pics! They built the arch the same way the Hoover Dam Bypass Bridge arch - from the ends.
Dec 15, 2021 11:01:16 #
Thanks for sharing. I visited the arch years ago and enjoyed the view, and the ride up. There was also a very nice museum that was worth seeing.
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