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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:memorial
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:river
gptkb:United_States |
| gptkbp:admission_fee |
gptkb:battle
|
| gptkbp:architect |
gptkb:Eero_Saarinen
|
| gptkbp:architectural_style |
monumental architecture
modernist architecture monumental arch |
| gptkbp:artwork |
gptkb:battle
integrated into the design |
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:1959
held in 1947 |
| gptkbp:base |
54 feet
|
| gptkbp:challenges |
wind resistance
faced various engineering challenges weather delays weather delays during construction |
| gptkbp:city |
gptkb:St._Louis
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| gptkbp:collects |
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:constructed_in |
gptkb:1963
gptkb:Mc_Carthy_Building_Companies 2 years February 12, 1963 arch design 2.5 years October 28, 1965 stayed construction stainless steel plates stayed-cable system |
| gptkbp:construction_cost |
$15 million
federal and state funds |
| gptkbp:construction_material |
concrete and steel
|
| gptkbp:cuisine |
gptkb:battle
|
| gptkbp:cultural_events |
gptkb:battle
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:dedicated_to |
October 28, 1965
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| gptkbp:design |
gptkb:church
gptkb:Eero_Saarinen stainless steel triangular shape St. Louis Gateway Arch design |
| gptkbp:educational_programs |
gptkb:battle
gptkb:stock_market_index available for schools offers programs for schools |
| gptkbp:elevation |
630 feet above the Mississippi River
|
| gptkbp:events |
dedication ceremony
|
| gptkbp:exhibits |
gptkb:battle
|
| gptkbp:famous_for |
its unique shape
|
| gptkbp:features |
gptkb:park
|
| gptkbp:filmography |
featured in various films
featured in movies and documentaries |
| gptkbp:first_flight |
gptkb:1967
|
| gptkbp:floors |
provides access to the top
|
| gptkbp:function |
gptkb:memorial
gptkb:National_Park |
| gptkbp:gift_shop |
gptkb:battle
|
| gptkbp:has_public_transport |
gptkb:battle
accessible Metro Link station nearby accessible via Metro Link |
| 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 |
gptkb:battle
symbol of American expansionism part of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial represents American pioneering spirit commemorates Thomas Jefferson's role |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Gateway Arch
|
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:mythological_figure
|
| 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_featured_in |
numerous films and media
films and media. |
| gptkbp:land_use |
required for construction
|
| gptkbp:landmark |
gptkb:St._Louis_skyline
gptkb:memorial gptkb:battle gptkb:Missouri_State_Historic_Site guided tours available recognized internationally reflecting pool National Historic Landmark designation national landmark designated as a National Historic Landmark designated in 1987 recognized for its innovative design |
| gptkbp:landscape |
urban park setting
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| gptkbp:launch_date |
gptkb:award
gptkb:1965 |
| gptkbp:length |
gptkb:battle
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
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| gptkbp:maintenance |
gptkb:National_Park
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_artists |
gptkb:battle
|
| gptkbp:notable_event |
gptkb:battle
held in the vicinity |
| gptkbp:open_to_public |
open to the public year-round
|
| gptkbp:opening_ceremony |
October 28, 1965
April 10, 1965 |
| gptkbp:opening_hours |
daily
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| 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:provides_access_to |
gptkb:public_transportation_system
|
| gptkbp:purpose |
commemorate westward expansion
|
| gptkbp:railway_line |
gptkb:battle
|
| gptkbp:receives_funding_from |
funded by public and private sources
|
| gptkbp:renovated |
completed in 2018
|
| gptkbp:safety_features |
modern safety standards implemented
|
| gptkbp:style |
gptkb:church
modern architecture mid-century modern |
| gptkbp:surrounding_area |
gptkb:Mississippi_Riverfront
parkland park and green space revitalized waterfront includes park and museum |
| gptkbp:symbol |
gptkb:battle
American expansionism American resilience |
| gptkbp:symbolism |
gptkb:battle
American pioneering spirit for westward expansion. of St. Louis |
| gptkbp:symbolizes |
gptkb:Gateway_to_the_West
westward expansion of the United States |
| gptkbp:tour |
gptkb:battle
available for visitors tram rides to the top |
| gptkbp:tourist_attraction |
gptkb:Gateway_Arch_Visitor_Center
gptkb:Gateway_Arch_Museum gptkb:Museum_at_the_Gateway_Arch gptkb:battle in the United States one of the most visited attractions in the U. S. |
| gptkbp:type |
gptkb:artifact
|
| gptkbp:viewing_platform |
offers panoramic views
at the top |
| gptkbp:viewpoint |
gptkb:river
gptkb:St._Louis_skyline gptkb:battle |
| gptkbp:visitors |
interactive exhibits
over 4 million annually |
| gptkbp:weight |
43,000 tons
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