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Downtown in St. Louis, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
 

To Honor Eero Saarinen, Architect, FAIA

1910-1961

— [Gateway Arch National Park] —

 
 
To Honor Eero Saarinen, Architect, FAIA Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Craig Doda, January 25, 2020
1. To Honor Eero Saarinen, Architect, FAIA Marker
Inscription. His inspiration and talent created the Gateway Arch symbol of the westward expansion
 
Erected 1989 by The American Institute Of Architects at its National Convention in St. Louis.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: ArchitectureArts, Letters, Music. A significant historical date for this entry is May 7, 1989.
 
Location. 38° 37.506′ N, 90° 11.216′ W. Marker is in St. Louis, Missouri. It is in Downtown. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Memorial Drive and Market Street, on the right when traveling north. The marker lies in front of the museum entrance, in front of the Arch. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Saint Louis MO 63102, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. An Explosion Saves The City (within shouting distance of this marker); KMOX (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Abraham Lincoln Slept Here (about 400 feet away); Basilica of Saint Louis, King (about 400 feet away); First Conference, Society of Saint Vincent de Paul (about 500 feet away); Rue des Granges (about 500 feet away); Sold on the Steps of Justice (about 500 feet away); Western Reach of the Revolution (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Louis.
 
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To Honor Eero Saarinen, Architect, FAIA Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Craig Doda, January 25, 2020
2. To Honor Eero Saarinen, Architect, FAIA Marker
Gateway Arch image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Craig Doda, January 25, 2020
3. Gateway Arch
Donor plaque image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Craig Doda, January 25, 2020
4. Donor plaque
Entry plaza made possible through the generous support of Enterprise Holdings, Inc. and Family
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 10, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 261 times since then and 59 times this year. Last updated on January 9, 2022, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 10, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.

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