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Tim and Linda Bunyan
We've arrived at the city of St. Louis, Missouri from the apple hill region of Blue Ridge Lake, Georgia. (See map-web version). The Stan Musial Veterans Memorial Bridge, recently completed in 2014 is a welcoming reminder St. Louis remains strong and the gateway to the West!
St. Louis
The Eads Bridge is combined steel and railway bridge which continues to move people across the Mississippi. The MetroLink runs through this refurbished bridge. The Eads was originally envisioned in 1874 and financed by Carnegie.
You can see the walkway going underneath the land portion of the bridge with the MetroLink above.
Tim and I walked from the old town along the Mississippi and under the MetroLink bridge into the Gateway Arch National Park.
One of 11 bridges across the Mighty Mississippi in St. Lious.
Alternative to the stroll around the National park
Stairs and Walkway entrance to the park, waterfront, and the gateway.
This park is expansive and we are delighted we have a few hours to embrace and absorb the ambiance and wonder of Lewis and Clark as they began on their
American expedition.
The Gateway Arch is 630' stainless steel built in the form of a weighted catenary arch.
Built as a monument to the westward expansion of the United States.
Entering the museum below the arch is an area geared toward the environmental sound experience of the Lewis & Clark Expedition. There are many large screens to walk through in an extended lobby.
Taking the stairs further below the Arch is the route of the expedition engraved into the travertine floor.
The visual of the rivers and flow which guided Lewis & Clark.
The view from
the top of the Arch is incredible. The arch is reflecting on the Mississippi River. The Missouri River flows into the Mississippi north of St. Louis.
View of Old St. Louis Country Courthouse, built in 1864 now part of the Gateway Arch National Park.
The Old Cathedral The Basilica of Saint Louis, King Of France. First cathedral west of the Mississippi River.
In the 'room with a view' at the top of the Gateway Arch at 630'
The Gateway Arch with a myriad of appearances.
The 142 sections of stainless steel plates.
Equilateral Triangle. The designer is Eero Saarinen, a Finnish American architect, and industrial designer. He also designed Washington, D.C.Dulles International Airport, and the TWA Flight Center in New York City.
Tim and I touch every square inch of the Gateway Arch!
Tim and I board the 'Tom Sawyer' for a cruise on the Mississippi River!
The Mississippi is a working river with Cargo boats filled with goods.
The Big Water Fountain in the United States. The Gateway Geyser is across the Mississippi River from the Gateway Arch.
A Casino is located on the other side too.
The Stan Musial Veterans Memorial Bridge; below is working cargo boats.
The Union Electric Company of Missouri was an electric power utility organized in 1902 and grew to be one of the S&P 500 largest companies. It has merged to form Ameren Corporation. The power utility serving Lake of the Ozarks (where we are visiting next week).
View of the Gateway Arch and St. Louis from the boat on the Mississippi.
The Eads Bridge constructed of Steal combined for road and railway
Stroll through the RiverFront Trail.
Entrance to Anheuser-Busch Brewery complex.
The garden area at the entrance.
The inside lobby and market.
Anheuser-Busch Brands
Famous Clydesdales
The Clydesdales in their exercise field.
The horses are housed in a historic brick and stained-glass stable built in 1885.
The Carriage House and Stables
Happy Clydesdale horses living the life on polished floors and odor-free stables.
I asked for an autograph,; but he just continued his lunch!
Some used as animal actors in television commercials for Budweiser beer, particularly in Super Bowl ads. These horses are famous.
Happily used for promotions and commercials. Several 'hitches" or teams of horses travel around the United States and others remain in the official homes at the company headquarters.
One of 189 structures spread over 142 acres, red brick Romanesque
The Brew House built in 1891 is notable for its hop chandeliers, intricate iron-work, and natural light.
tile adorns the ceilings and wall and floors.
The Brewing, made with 30% rice in addition to hops and barley malt.
The casks. The company operates 12 breweries in the United States.
Bud: It's the magic of beechwood aging (wood that Popsicle sticks are made from).
Brands include Budweiser, Busch, Michelob, Bud Light, and Natural Light.
Grants family Home.
Across the street is Grant Farm. The Budweiser horses Clydales are bread and groomed here in this park like, idyllic grassland.
Since 1941 Drewes explains that frozen custard is another name for soft-serve ice cream of a
special quality.
Famous stop on Route 66
World famous "Concretes" included his mother, Mildred's choice called the Frisco which includes fruit in it.
Tim chose a velvety Muddy Mississippi and I chose the no preservativesTerramizzou, Ted's secret blend using honey instead of sugar.
We are eager to find the visual Gateway to the West, so we are up early to stroll the grounds and view the aspects from all angles.
The Eads Bridge is combined steel and railway bridge which continues to move people across the Mississippi. The MetroLink runs through this refurbished bridge. The Eads was originally envisioned in 1874 and financed by Carnegie.
You can see the walkway going underneath the land portion of the bridge with the MetroLink above.
Tim and I walked from the old town along the Mississippi and under the MetroLink bridge into the Gateway Arch National Park.
The Gateway Arch National Park is near the starting point of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Initially a national memorial in 1935.
Alternative to the stroll around the National park
Stairs and Walkway entrance to the park, waterfront, and the gateway.
This park is expansive and we are delighted we have a few hours to embrace and absorb the ambiance and wonder of Lewis and Clark as they began on their
American expedition.
Lewis and Clark Statue with their Newfoundland dog: Seaman.
The Gateway Arch is 630' stainless steel built in the form of a weighted catenary arch.
The Gateway Arch is the world's tallest arch, the tallest man-made monument in the Western Hemisphere, and the tallest accessible building in Missouri.
Tim climbs the stairs just to enter the base of the Gateway Arch.
Entering the museum below the arch is an area geared toward the environmental sound experience of the Lewis & Clark Expedition. There are many large screens to walk through in an extended lobby.
Taking the stairs further below the Arch is the route of the expedition engraved into the travertine floor.
The view from
the top of the Arch is incredible. The arch is reflecting on the Mississippi River. The Missouri River flows into the Mississippi north of St. Louis.
A great view, one can watch the ballgame from here of the Cardinal's Baseball stadium (Busch Stadium) in downtown St. Louis!
View of Old St. Louis Country Courthouse, built in 1864 now part of the Gateway Arch National Park.
Downtown St. Louis and the river looking north where the Missouri River enters the Mississippi River.
In the 'room with a view' at the top of the Gateway Arch at 630'
The Gateway Arch with a myriad of appearances.
The 142 sections of stainless steel plates.
Equilateral Triangle. The designer is Eero Saarinen, a Finnish American architect, and industrial designer. He also designed Washington, D.C.Dulles International Airport, and the TWA Flight Center in New York City.
Designer Eero Saarinen is noted for his neo-futuristic style.
Tim and I touch every square inch of the Gateway Arch!
Stroll through the National Park
Tim and I board the 'Tom Sawyer' for a cruise on the Mississippi River!
The Mississippi is a working river with Cargo boats filled with goods.
Grain port.
A Casino is located on the other side too.
The Stan Musial Veterans Memorial Bridge; below is working cargo boats.
The Union Electric Company of Missouri was an electric power utility organized in 1902 and grew to be one of the S&P 500 largest companies. It has merged to form Ameren Corporation. The power utility serving Lake of the Ozarks (where we are visiting next week).
View of the Gateway Arch and St. Louis from the boat on the Mississippi.
Stroll through the RiverFront Trail.
NEXT DAY:
Visit to the Budweiser Brewery. Founded in 1852 Anheuser-Busch has honored its historic brewing methods....one batch at a time.
Interesting Bike Rack design at the entrance.
The garden area at the entrance.
The inside lobby and market.
Famous Clydesdales
The Clydesdales in their exercise field.
The horses are housed in a historic brick and stained-glass stable built in 1885.
The historic draft horses originally used to pull wagons carrying beer.
Happy Clydesdale horses living the life on polished floors and odor-free stables.
One of 189 structures spread over 142 acres, red brick Romanesque
The Brew House built in 1891 is notable for its hop chandeliers, intricate iron-work, and natural light.
Inside the Brewhouse, the elevator at back.
Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV acquired SABMiller. Headquarter's Building.
Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site
Grants family Home.
On our back to our RV park in St. Louis, we made a final stop on Route 66 to Ted Drewes
special quality.
Famous stop on Route 66
World famous "Concretes" included his mother, Mildred's choice called the Frisco which includes fruit in it.
Tim chose a velvety Muddy Mississippi and I chose the no preservativesTerramizzou, Ted's secret blend using honey instead of sugar.
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