Corrosion, Gateway Arch

Much ado recently has been made of the corrosion of the Gateway Arch, now coming up on its 50th Anniversary. I don’t know why I had never noticed it before, but blemishes are clearly visible on the legs of the Arch. While Modernist structures are often regarded as “new,” it bears reminding that many of…

When the Levee Breaks

Update: The entire riverfront in front of the Arch was completely renovated and this sign was removed along with much of the concrete work seen in these photos. I love this sign; first of all, it has directions for RV’s and cars, but it’s facing away from anywhere someone in a car could see it….

Interesting Links

Update: The first link of the Arch is dead. Various blog posts of note recently: Dawn Griffin: Super 8 Footage of unfinished Gateway Arch and downtown 56 Houses Left: Last house in Carrollton being demolished.