EPISODE · May 9, 2023 · 59 MIN
The Gateway Arch - An Illustrated Timeline
from Saint Louis In Tune · host Arnold Stricker
The Gateway Arch: An Illustrated Timeline explores the planning, growth, and evolution of St. Louis and its riverfront. St. Louis’ central location has been key to US history, serving as the “Gateway to the West.”Author and architect, John C. Guenther seeks to “connect the dots” of history and take readers through the key events which led to the building of the Gateway Arch, assisted by historic images and primary sources. Enjoy a chronological look at the historic foundations of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, starting from the very beginning to the present day. Eero Saarinen’s Gateway Arch expresses both a timeless monumentality and a contemporary dynamism. The story of how this monument came to be is remarkable.The Gateway Arch: An Illustrated Timeline is available wherever books are sold.[01:18] Return to Civility[02:53] Interview with John C. Guenther-Part I[25:26] Dred Scott Stamp Information[26:26] St. Louis In Tune Information[28:15] Interview with John C. Guenther-Part II[45:06] St. Louis In Tune - stlintune.com, stlintune at gmail dot com[46:44] The Dred Scott Commemorative Stamp Petition [48:14] John C. Guenther Book Signings[50:42] Celebrations and Birthdays of places in St. Louis[54:42] HumorThis is Season 6! For more episodes, go to stlintune.com#stlouis #gatewayarch #eerosaarinen #architect #architecture #memorial #nationalpark #gatewayarchnps
What this episode covers
The Gateway Arch: An Illustrated Timeline explores the planning, growth, and evolution of St. Louis and its riverfront. St. Louis’ central location has been key to US history, serving as the “Gateway to the West.”Author and architect, John C. Guenther seeks to “connect the dots” of history and take readers through the key events which led to the building of the Gateway Arch, assisted by historic images and primary sources. Enjoy a chronological look at the historic foundations of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, starting from the very beginning to the present day. Eero Saarinen’s Gateway Arch expresses both a timeless monumentality and a contemporary dynamism. The story of how this monument came to be is remarkable.The Gateway Arch: An Illustrated Timeline is available wherever books are sold.[01:18] Return to Civility[02:53] Interview with John C. Guenther-Part I[25:26] Dred Scott Stamp Information[26:26] St. Louis In Tune Information[28:15] Interview with John C. Guenther-Part II[45:06] St. Louis In Tune - stlintune.com, stlintune at gmail dot com[46:44] The Dred Scott Commemorative Stamp Petition [48:14] John C. Guenther Book Signings[50:42] Celebrations and Birthdays of places in St. Louis[54:42] HumorThis is Season 6! For more episodes, go to stlintune.com#stlouis #gatewayarch #eerosaarinen #architect #architecture #memorial #nationalpark #gatewayarchnps
NOW PLAYING
The Gateway Arch - An Illustrated Timeline
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
Mar 19, 2026 ·34m
Feb 18, 2026 ·11m
Feb 11, 2026 ·45m
Nov 12, 2025 ·35m
Oct 17, 2025 ·40m