Statements (188)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:historical_monuments
gptkb:historical_landmark |
| gptkbp:access |
gptkb:trams
|
| gptkbp:admission_fee |
yes
|
| gptkbp:architect |
gptkb:Eero_Saarinen
|
| gptkbp:architectural_style |
monumental architecture
modernist architecture monumental arch |
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:1959
held in 1947 |
| gptkbp:base |
54 feet
|
| gptkbp:catenary_curve |
yes
|
| gptkbp:challenges |
wind resistance
faced various engineering challenges weather delays weather delays during construction |
| gptkbp:city |
gptkb:St._Louis
|
| gptkbp:collectibility |
located at the visitor center
|
| gptkbp:community |
symbol of St. Louis pride
|
| gptkbp:community_involvement |
local support for the project
|
| gptkbp:completed |
gptkb:1965
|
| gptkbp:consecration_date |
October 28, 1965
|
| gptkbp:constructed_in |
gptkb:Mc_Carthy_Building_Companies
|
| gptkbp:construction_cost |
$15 million
|
| gptkbp:construction_funding |
federal and state funds
|
| gptkbp:construction_material |
concrete and steel
|
| gptkbp:construction_method |
arch design
stayed construction stainless steel plates stayed-cable system |
| gptkbp:construction_started |
gptkb:1963
2 years February 12, 1963 2.5 years October 28, 1965 |
| gptkbp:cultural_events |
yes
various festivals hosts various events throughout the year hosts various events frequent host of events |
| gptkbp:cultural_heritage |
American culture
part of American cultural heritage |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
symbol of American history
|
| gptkbp:cultural_representation |
gptkb:American_history
featured in art and literature |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
gptkb:American_history
national historic landmark icon of St. Louis |
| gptkbp:cultural_symbol |
yes
of St. Louis |
| gptkbp:dedicated_to |
October 28, 1965
|
| gptkbp:design |
gptkb:Modernist
stainless steel St. Louis Gateway Arch design |
| gptkbp:design_competition_winner |
gptkb:Eero_Saarinen
|
| gptkbp:design_elements |
triangular shape
|
| gptkbp:educational_programs |
yes
available available for schools offers programs for schools |
| gptkbp:elevation |
630 feet above the Mississippi River
|
| gptkbp:events |
dedication ceremony
|
| gptkbp:exhibits |
yes
|
| gptkbp:famous_event |
yes
held in the vicinity |
| gptkbp:famous_for |
its unique shape
|
| gptkbp:famous_landmark |
recognized for its innovative design
|
| gptkbp:featured_in |
numerous films and media
films and media. |
| gptkbp:features |
gptkb:observation_deck
|
| gptkbp:film_appearance |
featured in various films
featured in movies and documentaries |
| gptkbp:first_tram_ride |
gptkb:1967
|
| gptkbp:floors |
provides access to the top
|
| gptkbp:function |
gptkb:historical_monuments
gptkb:National_Park |
| gptkbp:funding |
funded by public and private sources
|
| gptkbp:gift_shop |
yes
|
| gptkbp:guided_tours |
tram rides to the top
|
| gptkbp:has_public_transport |
yes
accessible Metro Link station nearby accessible via Metro Link |
| gptkbp:has_visitor_center |
gptkb:Gateway_Arch_Visitor_Center
gptkb:Gateway_Arch_Museum gptkb:Museum_at_the_Gateway_Arch yes |
| gptkbp:height |
630 feet
taller than the Statue of Liberty tallest monument in the United States |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
reflects the history of westward expansion.
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
yes
symbol of American expansionism part of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial represents American pioneering spirit commemorates Thomas Jefferson's role |
| gptkbp:historical_tours |
available for visitors
guided tours available |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Gateway Arch
|
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Roman_architecture
|
| gptkbp:inspiration |
gptkb:Gateway_to_the_West
natural landscape other monuments the Gateway Arch design competition the Gateway to the West the Gateway Arch design was inspired by the shape of a catenary arch. inspired by the concept of an arch |
| gptkbp:is_a_symbol_of |
American expansionism
American resilience |
| gptkbp:land_ownership |
required for construction
|
| gptkbp:landmark |
gptkb:St._Louis_skyline
gptkb:historical_landmark gptkb:Missouri_State_Historic_Site yes recognized internationally National Historic Landmark designation national landmark designated as a National Historic Landmark designated in 1987 |
| gptkbp:landscape |
urban park setting
|
| gptkbp:length |
yes
used for tram rides used for stability |
| gptkbp:lighting |
LED lights
illuminated at night LED lights installed in 2018 |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:St._Louis,_Missouri
|
| gptkbp:maintenance |
gptkb:National_Park_Service
ongoing preservation efforts regular inspections managed by the National Park Service annual upkeep required |
| gptkbp:material |
carbon steel
stainless steel |
| gptkbp:nearby_attractions |
gptkb:Citygarden
gptkb:Mississippi_Riverfront Citygarden and Old Courthouse |
| gptkbp:nickname |
gptkb:Gateway_to_the_West
|
| gptkbp:notable_artist |
yes
|
| gptkbp:opening_ceremony |
April 10, 1965
|
| gptkbp:opening_hours |
daily
|
| gptkbp:parks |
gptkb:Laclede's_Landing
gptkb:Gateway_Arch_National_Park |
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Jefferson_National_Expansion_Memorial
gptkb:Gateway_National_Park |
| gptkbp:photography |
popular spot for photographers
popular subject for photographers popular spot popular for tourists |
| gptkbp:public_access |
open to the public year-round
|
| gptkbp:public_art |
yes
integrated into the design |
| gptkbp:purpose |
commemorate westward expansion
|
| gptkbp:renovation |
completed in 2018
|
| gptkbp:restaurant |
yes
|
| gptkbp:safety_features |
modern safety standards implemented
|
| gptkbp:start_date |
gptkb:ceremony
gptkb:1965 |
| gptkbp:style |
gptkb:Modernist
modern architecture mid-century modern |
| gptkbp:surrounding_area |
gptkb:Mississippi_Riverfront
parkland park and green space revitalized waterfront includes park and museum |
| gptkbp:surrounding_features |
reflecting pool
|
| gptkbp:symbol |
American resilience
|
| gptkbp:symbol_of_st._louis |
yes
|
| gptkbp:symbolism |
American pioneering spirit
|
| gptkbp:symbolizes |
gptkb:Gateway_to_the_West
westward expansion of the United States |
| gptkbp:symbolizes_hope |
for westward expansion.
|
| gptkbp:tourist_attraction |
yes
in the United States one of the most visited attractions in the U. S. |
| gptkbp:trams_features |
yes
|
| gptkbp:type |
gptkb:bridge
|
| gptkbp:view |
gptkb:Mississippi_River
yes |
| gptkbp:viewing_platform |
offers panoramic views
at the top |
| gptkbp:viewpoint |
gptkb:St._Louis_skyline
|
| gptkbp:visitors |
interactive exhibits
over 4 million annually |
| gptkbp:weight |
43,000 tons
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:United_States
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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