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

Eero Saarinen

1910-1961

— Gateway Arch —

Eero Saarinen Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Doda, January 25, 2020

1. Eero Saarinen Marker

Inscription.
To honor Eero Saarinen, Architect, FAIA.
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: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 1947.

Location. 38° 37.506′ N, 90° 11.216′ W. Marker is in St. Louis, Missouri. It is in Downtown. It can be reached from the intersection of Memorial Drive and Market Street, on the right when traveling north. Located 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.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest,

in the Lewis & Clark Corridor,

in the Corn Belt,

and in the Great River Road Region.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

the Louisiana Purchase,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 6 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). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Louis.

Regarding Eero Saarinen. Gateway Arch commemorates President

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Jefferson’s vision of a continental nation; the individuals and cultural groups who helped shape its history; St. Louis’ role in westward expansion; and Dred and Harriet Scott, who sued for their freedom in the Old Courthouse. Gateway Arch is located near the starting point of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. This is the smallest national park in the United States.
The Gateway Arch was designed in 1947 and built between 1963 and October 1965. It stands 630 feet tall and 630 feet wide at its base. The legs are 54 feet wide at the base, narrowing to 17 feet at the arch. There is a unique tram system to carry passengers to the observation room at the top of the arch.
In 1987 Gateway Arch was added to the National Register of Historic Places and declared a National Historic Landmark.