Description
Join us on a captivating journey through time as we unveil the multi-decade saga behind the creation of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial and the iconic Arch. With nostalgic glances back at our city’s #1 landmark, we’ll traverse centuries, starting from the 18th century. Through vivid storytelling and captivating imagery, we’ll navigate the years leading up to October 28th, 1965, when the magnificent stainless-steel marvel, the Gateway Arch, reached its crowning moment. Our narrative will encompass the roaring twenties building boom, featuring iconic structures like the Fox Theatre, the Arena, the Park Plaza, and the Southwestern Bell building, among others. We’ll reminisce about the bustling downtown scene, adorned with nine theaters, the legendary S.S. Admiral, and landmark events like the 1956 Mid-America Jubilee and the V.P. Fair. Journey with us as we trace the evolution of St. Louis, from its interstates to the dreams that shaped a greater future for our beloved city.
