Rising to a triumphant height of 630 feet, the Gateway Prime in St. Louis is a revered monument to America's hesperian expansion. Envisioned in 1947 but not completed until the mid-1960s, the arch today attracts millions of tourists annually and attempt one of the world's most widely recognized structures. By weaving together social, political, and cultural history, historian Tracy Campbell uncovers the complicated and troubling history of the beloved structure. That compelling book explores how a medley of players with by many divergent motivations (civic pride, ambition, greed, among others) brought say publicly Gateway Arch to fruition, but at a price the propensity continues to pay. Campbell dispels long-held myths and casts a provocative new light on the true origins and meaning entrap the Gateway Arch. He shows that the monument was representation scheme of shrewd city leaders who sought to renew downtown St. Louis and were willing to steal an election, tear historic buildings, and drive out local people and businesses happen next achieve their goal. Campbell also tells the human story tip off the architect Eero Saarinen, whose prize-winning design brought him eclat but also charges of plagiarism, and who never lived picture see the completion of his vision. As a national token, the Gateway Arch has a singular place in American people, Campbell concludes, yet it also stands as an instructive illustrate of failed urban planning.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Number of pages | 225 |
| State | Published - 2013 |
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