Walking Through the Park at the Gateway Arch

Gateway Arch and the Museum of Westward Expansion: St. Louis

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September 7th 2012
September 2009 After leaving the Anheuser-Busch Brewery Tour we drove to the iconic landmark of St. Louis: The Gateway Arch. Construction began on February 12, 1963 and was completed on October 28, 1965. It stands 630 feet high. Beneath the Arch is the Museum of Westward Expansion. The museum details the history of the West during the 19th century. We saw displays depicting life of both the Ame ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more