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| By Mail Jefferson National Expansion Memorial 11 N. 4th St. St. Louis, MO 63102 By Phone Jefferson National Expansion Memorial consists of the Gateway Arch, the Museum of Westward Expansion, and St. Louis' Old Courthouse. During a nationwide competition in 1947-48, architect Eero Saarinen's inspired design for a 630 foot stainless steel arch was chosen as a perfect monument to the spirit of the western pioneers. Construction of the Arch began in 1963 and was completed on October 28, 1965, for a total cost of less than $15 million. The Arch has foundations sunk 60 feet into the ground, and is built to withstand earthquakes and high winds. It sways up to one inch in a 20 mph wind, and is built to sway up to 18 inches. Fees are charged to ride the unique tram system to the top. Acreage: 90.96. The Museum of Westward Expansion, located below the Arch, is as large as a football field and contains an extensive collection of artifacts, mounted animal specimens, an authentic American Indian tipi, and an overview of the Lewis and Clark expedition. ACCESSIBILITY Efforts have been made to make facilities at Jefferson National Expansion Memorial accessible for all individuals. The Old Courthouse is accessible by wheelchair lift from the Broadway entrance on the west side of the building. A bell may be pressed for service. The museum galleries and rest rooms on the first floor of the Old Courthouse are fully accessible. Due to the historic nature of the building, the upper levels of the Old Courthouse are not wheelchair accessible. The theater at the Old Courthouse has audio enhancement. Special audio-taped tours of the Old Courthouse are available for a nominal fee. At the Gateway Arch, the Museum of Westward Expansion, all restrooms, and lobby area are completely accessible. Wheelchairs are available for loan at the Information Desk. The historic a rchitectural features make the top of the Gateway Arch inaccessible by wheelchair. Public TDY units are available at the public telephones. There are two theaters in the visitor’s center under the Gateway Arch. Both Arch theaters offer rear window captioning, audio enhancement and wheelchair accessibility. Audio description is available in Tucker Theater for the film "Monument to the Dream.” The Odyssey Theater audio description is dependent upon the feature being presented, please inquire at the Information Desk for availability. All park wheelchairs, audio description, audio enhancement, and rear window captioning devices are available, with a valid photo ID, at the Information Desk located in the lobby. For further information, please contact us through our information line at 314-655-1700 or e-mail us through our website at www.nps.gov/jeff |
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