Tag Archives: Eero Saarinen

Framing a Modern Masterpiece

Posted on August 19, 2010 by stltourguide

Like many St. Louisans, I have been dreaming revisions to the St. Louis Riverfront downtown, since viewing the five finalist design proposals revealed on Tuesday morning beneath the Gateway Arch. All are beautifully rendered and well thought out, with individual … Continue reading →

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My Blog’s Header Photo*

Posted on February 28, 2010 by stltourguide

We view the present through the past. Whether or not we are conscious of it. And so we see Eero Saarinen’s gleaming, 20th century steel arch through an arched opening in James Eads’ lyrical 19th century span of stone and … Continue reading →

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