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Fall 1984 JEFFERSON NATIONAL EXPANSION MEMORIAL f\ THE g~\ GATEWAY GUIDE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE Fall 1984 JEFFERSON NATIONAL EXPANSION MEMORIAL Joseph Matthews © 1981 All Rights Reserved A Monument for Our Time At 630 feet, the Gateway Arch is truly the Arch, which commemorates the past, whatever means necessary, and the idea of you is still considered the land of oppor­ an engineering marvel of the 20th cen­ you must study the pattern of American that Jefferson masterminded took on a tunity. The Gateway Arch is a monument to tury. This towering memorial stands in history between 1800-1900 which is force of its own. It was finally given flesh the spirit of those people in the last century silence but dominates the St. Louis skyline. presented in the Museum of Westward Ex­ when a continental United States bordered who accepted the challenge of that oppor­ As out of town visitors traverse the pansion. on two oceans. tunity. highway systems of downtown St. Louis, Thomas Jefferson set the stage for a The giant steel Arch is symbolic of a -Bobby Norfolk they are taken by complete surpTise the series of events in United States and world time when massive growth, cultural Published by first time they witness this spectacle of history that persists even today. His vision upheavals, and technological ad­ Jefferson National Expansion 42.878 tons of stainless steel and concrete. was in purchasing the Louisiana Territory vancements dominated the western scene. Historical Association As you descend into the Arch's visitor from Napoleon of France, an act which Quietly consider these thoughts as you center you will discover a museum unique doubled the size of the United States. The gaze from the windows at the top of the I I North Fourth Street in design and rich in culture. To understand frontier West was eventually rolled back by Arch. The West spreading forward in front St. Louis. Mo 63102 We're One Stop You May Need to Make in St. Louis We're MedStop, a new alternative in health care. Our doctors can take care of general medical problems like colds, flu, cuts, sprains, minor breaks and other minor urgent care conditions. We're open when you need us and where you need us. Our downtown location at 6th and Pine Streets is open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday. Most patients are seen, treated and released in less than one hour. No appointment is necessary. We provide most medical tests and treatments including allergy shots, throat cultures, blood pressure checks, blood counts and other laboratory work. 5 locations throughout the Metro area including 600 Pine Street. 600 Pine Street MedStop 621-0610 WELCOME 3 Have Folklife Lives! The Folklife Program at lefferson Na­ a Safe Visit tional Expansion Memorial presents tradi­ tional performers and craftspeople at the The National Park Service places great Gateway Arch and Old Courthouse. Tradi­ emphasis on providing a safe environment tional culture-reflecting the themes, story for all visitors. Please help us maintain our and artifacts of the Museum of Westward park's good safety record. Expansion and the Old Courthouse is Parents, please keep your children with presented through public programs, you at all times, or under direct observa­ seminars, community contacts, festivals and tion, especially near the outdoor ponds. exhibits. The Folklife Program attempts to Watch for stairs, uneven floor levels and steps in the Old Courthouse. Watch for sudden steps, roped areas and uneven floor levels in the Museum. Gateway to The West Keep children off the fountain in the Gateway Arch lobby. The water they splash "Gateway to the West" examines the War to the arrival of steamboats in St. Louis creates slick spots where others may fall. history and growth of St. Louis in relation­ is depicted. Other forces and events which Uniformed park rangers patrol the park ship to America's westward expansion. The shaped the West are discussed in the grounds. IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE. majority of people heading west in the movie, including the war with Mexico, the ANY PARK RANGER CAN HELP YOU. 19th century used St. Louis as their outfit­ gold rush and the construction of the ting and organizing city. St. Louis served as railroads. the emporium supplying the West with St. Louis served as the Gateway to the commercial goods. West for many years as people and goods install an appreciation for the traditional arts Disabled Access The 30 minute film highlights early headed west, funneling through the city's which are as vital today (though changed French settlement and influence along the streets. The film celebrates this rich over time) as they were in the early times of Mississippi River Valley. The early history heritage. It is shown daily in the Old Court­ We encourage disabled visitors to con­ the West. of the region from the French and Indian house. tact us in advance to arrange special ser­ Demonstrations of such crafts and vices. Please stop at the information desk trades as sheepraising. blacksmithing. sad- for immediate assistance. Time of The West dlemaking. quilting, cooperage (barrel mak­ ing) and basketmaking are scheduled for the Museum of Westward Expansion from May FOR DEAF VISITORS "Time of the West"' presents an ex­ majestic mountains and the prairie cellent overview of the history of the West grasslands, one feels the same attraction through the summer. Musical programs Teletype units are available at the infor in the 19th century. This 35 minute for the western landscape that the ex­ ranging from cowboy singing and old time mation desk; the park information phone. movie creates an eloquent mood as the Old plorers and settlers felt in the last century. fiddling to recanters of the blues are also (314) 425-4465. also provides this service. West is brought to life on the screen. The The harmony created on the screen be­ planned for the spring and summer months. movie transports the audience back to the tween the beauty of the West and the During the rest of the year, the Folklife time of Lewis and Clark, the mountain men. sounds of western life conveys a feeling of Program plans activities for Black Heritage FOR BLIND VISITORS the gold rush, and the railroads. respect for the men and women who ven­ Month, the St. Louis Storytelling Festival Time of the West" delicately blends tured forth in the time of the West. The film and other special events. For more informa­ Special tours of the Museum of westward expansion history with the is shown daily in Tucker Theatre. Arch tion call (314)425-6004. Westward Expansion are available. Please Visitor Center lobby. make arrangements at the information physical beauty of the West. Viewing the desk, or call (314) 425-6010 for tour reser­ vations. FOR VISITORS IN WHEELCHAIRS Because of steps at the loading areas, the ride to the top of the Arch requires assistance. Visitors must be able to be lifted from their wheelchairs into and out of the tram cars. Access is possible with assistance from friends or relatives. Please state that tickets are for a person in a wheelchair when purchasing. Monument to The Dream ACCESSIBLE RESTROOMS ARE lefferson National Expansion Historical Associa­ AVAILABLE AT THE OLD COURTHOUSE. "Monument to the Dream" depicts the of stainless steel and pour the concrete to tion publishes the GATEWAY GUIDE in cooperation MUSEUM OF WESTWARD EXPANSION. construction of the Gateway Arch. create the 630-foot Arch. with the National Park Service. America's tallest monument. The construc­ The Gateway Arch honors the ex­ The association is a non-profit corporation which AND VISITOR CENTER LOBBY. exists solely to support the National Park Service in tion of the Arch is traced from its concep­ plorers, settlers, and pioneers who helped programs of interpretation, education, research and tion on the drawing board to the placement expand America's boundaries to the West publications. of the last stainless steel section. Coast. The Arch is also a tribute to the men OPERATION HOURS The 28 minute film examines the in­ who had the courage and foresight to build Editor: Sharon A. Brown genuity and complexity of the Arch design this colossal structure — an engineering Writers: Harold Bailey lr.. Diane Banta. Sharon A. Visitor Center: summer — 8:00 am to Brown. Mark Coppersmith, Ian Dolan. Barb Lau. as the narrator guides the audience on a masterpiece and symbol of America's pro­ 10:00 pm; winter — 9:00 am to 6:00 pm gress. The film is shown daily in Tucker Gerald McGill. and Craig Sheldon visual journey through each phase of con­ Design and printing: Hartmann Publishing Co Old Courthouse: year round — 8:00 am Theatre. Arch Visitor Center lobby. to 4:30 pm struction. As the movie proceeds, the Photos courtesy lefferson National Expansion viewer watches the workers weld the plates Memorial, unless otherwise credited. 1985 IS A DOUBLE ANNIVERSARY YEAR! 50 YEARS AGO — THE JEFFERSON NATIONAL EXPANSION 20 YEARS AGO - THE GATEWAY ARCH CONSTRUCTION MEMORIAL WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1935 WAS COMPLETED IN 1965 ARCtl 4 Honoring the Past In 1934 a group of St. Louis citizens sion. The city was the source for western formed the Jefferson National Expansion commercial and economic ventures. Memorial Association. Led by lawyer St. Louis also served as the starting Luther Ely Smith and Mayor Bernard point for many pioneer journeys. Steam­ Dickmann. the group wanted to establish a boats lined the levee, which was cluttered park and memorial on the city's riverfront with cargo. The city streets were filled with to honor Thomas Jefferson.
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