Landmarks Lecture Series: "The Gateway Arch: An Illustrated Timeline"~ John Guenther
Wed Oct 2, 2024 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
Landmarks Association, 1805 S. 9th Street, St. Louis, MO 63104
Description
The Gateway Arch: An Illustrated Timeline
Date: October 2nd, 2024, 12:00 PM
Speaker: John C. Guenther, FAIA, LEED AP
Lecture: The Gateway Arch: An Illustrated Timeline
Synopsis: The book takes a chronological look at the historical foundations of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, beginning in 1699 with the Louisiana Territory, with 90 historical events which led to the realization of the Gateway Arch and the latest refinements to the memorial grounds and new museum. As Guenther writes in the book’s Introduction: “As impressive as the Gateway Arch is, the story of how this monument came to be is equally remarkable. This book seeks to “connect the dots” of history, illustrating key points in time which led to the creation of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial and the Gateway Arch. Within this context, the reader may better understand and appreciate the importance of this site, the historical events that shaped our nation, region, Missouri, and St. Louis across time, and how the Memorial and Gateway Arch grew out of these events, honoring, celebrating, and raising our awareness of them.”
Bio: Architect John C. Guenther, FAIA, LEED AP holds a fellowship in the American Institute of Architects for notable contributions to the advancement of the profession of architecture in design and was a lecturer in the College of Architecture at Washington University in St. Louis, where he co-founded and taught Mid-Century Modernism in St. Louis 1930–1970. John serves as president of the Society of Architectural Historians–St. Louis Chapter. He wrote “Missouri’s Architectural Treasures,” an article published by Missouri Life Magazine; “25 Must-See Buildings in Missouri” for USA TODAY (online); and the introduction to The Lost St. Louis Riverfront 1930-1943, by Tom Grady, which documents the historic riverfront architecture removed in anticipation of Gateway Arch National Park.
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Lectures are at NOON on Wednesdays. With assistance from the Regional Arts Commission, all lectures are FREE.
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DIRECTIONS AND PARKING
1805 S. 9th Street | St. Louis, MO 63104 (corner of 9th and Soulard)
From 64: -Take I-64 E/US-40 E -Exit 39A, 14th Street -Right onto 14th Street -Left onto Lafayette Ave -Right onto S 9th St -Destination will be on the right, after Soulard |
From 44: -Take I-44 E -Take exit 290 B to merge onto Lafayette Ave -Turn right/stay straight to continue onto Lafayette -Right onto S 9th St -Destination will be on the right, after Soulard |
From 55: -Take I-55 N -Use the 2nd from the left lane to take exit 207B-207C toward Truman Pkwy -Turn right onto Lafayette Ave -Continue straight to stay on Lafayette Ave -Turn right onto S 9th St -Destination will be on the right, after Soulard |
Front of Landmarks’ building, 1805 S. 9th Street
Free street parking is available along 9th and Soulard streets. Enter the building via the gangway on the north side (right-hand side of the building).
Location
Landmarks Association, 1805 S. 9th Street, St. Louis, MO 63104