The Saint Louis Gateway Arch, Jefferson National Expansion Memorial in Saint Louis, Missouri, 1961 to 1966, by Eero Saarinen
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A Guide for Travelers to Missouri
Symbolizing the door to the American West, the St. Louis Gateway Arch by Finnish architect Eero Saarinen also suggests the spirit of architectural innovation found in St. Louis, Kansas City, and other parts of Missouri.Must-See Buildings in Missouri:
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Famous Missouri Architects :
- Theodore Link
Born on March17, 1850, Theodore Link designed more than 100 buildings. Link is thought to be the first architect to use electric light decoratively.
- Louis Sullivan
Although he was born in Boston and worked mainly in Chicago, Louis Sullivan's first skyscraper was in St. Louis.
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