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Discovering the Iconic Gateway Arch: A Marvel of Engineering in St. Louis

The Gateway Arch, located in St. Louis, Missouri, is a monumental stainless steel structure standing 630 feet tall, making it the tallest of its kind in the world. Unlike typical structures, it impressively relies on its unique design with no support beams. Visitors can take an elevator to the top for breathtaking views of the city. The Arch serves as a monument commemorating St. Louis's role in westward expansion and is a popular tourist attraction, drawing visitors to experience its remarkable architecture and stunning perspectives of Missouri.

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Discovering the Iconic Gateway Arch: A Marvel of Engineering in St. Louis

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  1. Toby Binder Structure Project St. Louis Arch (Gateway Arch)

  2. What and where The St. Louis Arch is a gigantic metal structure in the shape of an arch. It is located in St. Louis, Missouri. It is the tallest stainless steel structure in all of the world. It is 630 feet tall and weighs 17, 246 tons.

  3. Form • I think that the St. Louis arch unique because it has no support beams but still it stays together with two parts planted on the ground. Most things I see have 3 or more areas planted in the ground. It includes an elevator to go up in. There is also a observation deck at the top with windows. This amazes me because I would think that it would completely unsafe to go there. It is also slanted up in there.

  4. Function The purpose of the structure is a monument. It is a monument to how St. Louis helped in the western expansion of the united states. That is the purpose but there is more purpose To it. Another purpose is a tourist attraction, To look down below at St. Louis.

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