Gateway Arch Mississippi River Riverboats St Louis Missouri Postcard
$ 1.56
Description
Gateway Arch Mississippi River Riverboats St Louis Missouri Postcard. The warm glow of city lights reflecting on the Mississippi River creates the atmospheric quality that makes twilight photography particularly effective for showcasing architectural landmarks. Feel free to ask! This St. Louis, Missouri twilight postcard shows the Gateway Arch dominating the city skyline with the Mississippi River and historic paddlewheel riverboats in the foreground. Published by IDC. Number STL-9739/34850. Photo by R. Sprengeler The Gateway Arch, designed by Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen, was completed on October 28, 1965, and opened to the public on June 10, 1967. At 630 feet tall, the stainless steel monument is the tallest arch ever built and stands as America's symbol of westward expansion. The arch was constructed using 900 tons of stainless steel in 142 prefabricated sections, at a cost of just $15 million. This twilight perspective captures what architectural photographer Richard Sprengeler has documented for over four decades—the dramatic interplay of St. Louis architecture with the "Gateway to the West." The warm glow of city lights reflecting on the Mississippi River creates the atmospheric quality that makes twilight photography particularly effective for showcasing architectural landmarks. Shipping and Handling: Carefully packaged to ensure safe arrival Shipped promptly (same day for orders before noon) Tracking information provided Questions about this postcard? Feel free to ask!
