Maybe the most famous shadow in St. Louis, but one that is rarely seen in its entirety. The view, of course, is looking down from the little windows in the top of the Arch.
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Sunday, June 1, 2025
Thursday, January 4, 2024
THURSDAY ARCH SERIES
We often take granddaughter Ellie out for some activity on Saturday, and happily there are plenty in our area. Last weekend she wanted to visit the Arch and ride the tram to the top. It was perfectly clear and the winter sun was low. From the observation deck at 640 feet / 192 meters, the shadow of the monument cast a sharp line across the levee and onto the Mississippi. Note the north leg of the Arch in the lower left.
Thursday, December 12, 2013
Thursday Arch Series
Taken from the Arch's observation deck last Saturday morning. The clear sky and snow cover made its shadow particularly strong. The dark squiggle is an artificial pond on the park grounds.
All of that is going to be revised. The Arch was topped off 48 years ago. The grounds have a number of problems. Most obvious is the major highway in a trench below ground level that cuts off the park and monument from downtown, visible in this photo. A big project of improvements has just begun. The area will be transformed.
All of that is going to be revised. The Arch was topped off 48 years ago. The grounds have a number of problems. Most obvious is the major highway in a trench below ground level that cuts off the park and monument from downtown, visible in this photo. A big project of improvements has just begun. The area will be transformed.
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