Additional Resources in MSEL
Eero Saarinen and the Gateway Arch
Books
Title: Eero Saarinen.
Author: Temko, Allan.
Subjects: Saarinen, Eero, 1910-1961.
MSEL Call Number: Eisenhower Stacks NA737.S28 T4 1962
Title: The Arch: photographs / by Joel Meyerowitz; essays by Joel Meyerowitz
and Vivian Bower.
Author: Meyerowitz, Joel, 1938Subjects: Meyerowitz, Joel, 1938- Photography, Artistic Gateway Arch (Saint
Louis, Mo.)
MSEL Call Number: Eisenhower Stacks: NC2020.M527 A4 1988
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Journal Articles
Title: The six broad currents of modern architecture by Eero Saarinen.
In: Architectural Forum 1953 July, v. 99, p. 110-115.
MSEL Call Number: Gilman Stacks NA1.A68
Title: Our epoch of architecture / Eero Saarinen.
In: American Institute of Architects Journal 1952 Dec., v. 18, p. 243-247.
MSEL Call Number: Moravia Park NA11.A3
Title: The image of the city: The Jefferson National Expansion Memorial as
monument to progress / W. Arthur Mehrhoff.
In: Urban Affairs Quarterly 1988 Sept., v.24, no.1, p.46-68,
MSEL Call Number: Eisenhower Stacks HT101.U8
Title: Is it a catenary? New questions about the shape of Saarinen's St. Louis
Arch. / Michael J. Crosbie.
In: AIA journal 1983 June, v.72, no.6, p.78-79
MSEL Call Number: Moravia Park NA11.A3
Title: Architects experiment with exposed steel
In: Engineering News-Record
Volume: v 175 Issue: n 2: July 8 1965 p 78-79
Abstract: Design of factory building erected at Darlington, England by architects
Eero Saarinen and Associates is described; steel used is high strength type with
perimeter columns set well outside glass line; all joints in exterior framing are
welded while interior joints are bolted so that shell of building is continuous
frame; roof beams cantilever slightly beyond perimeter columns, so building is
surrounded by ruggedly angular colonnade; exterior wall consists of vertical
mullions, which are also of exposed steel.
MSEL Call Number: Gilman Stacks TA1.E63
Title: our great pours
In: Architectural Forum
Volume: v 115 Issue: n 3: Sept 1961 p 104-115
Abstract: Use of reinforced concrete to create 4 entirely different structural
systems; stand of gigantic columns and huge ribbed beam for exhibition halls by
Nervi and Morandi, tension roof hung from pylons for airport terminal by Eero
Saarinen, and matched set of vaults for warehouse by Felix Candela.
MSEL Call Number: Gilman Stacks NA1.A68
Title: Engineering of Saarinen's arch
In: Architectural Record
Volume: v 135 Issue: n 5 May 1963 p 188-191
Abstract: Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Mo, with basic shape from inverted catenary
curve, has triangular section and height and width of 630 ft; principal
transportation is 8-capsule (car) train following curved hatchway to observation
platform, and elevators rising to height of 370 ft in each leg of arch; walls are
double-skin, filled with concrete to height of 300 ft; outer skin is 1/4 in. stainless
steel plate, and inner skin is type A-7 carbon steel; sway of arch at crown is
calculated about 18 in, with design wind load of 155 mph.
MSEL Call Number: Gilman Stacks NA1.A72
Title: New spirit of St. Louis sparks renaissance
In: Engineering News-Record
Volume: v 171 Issue: n 7: Aug 15 1963 p 30-32 + 34 + 36-38 + 42 + 44-45
Abstract: City redevelopment plan includes Jefferson National Expansion
Memorial and 630 ft high stainless steel Gateway Arch with underground
museum and observation platform near apex, reached by trains traveling inside
hollow legs; other features of program are 50,000 seat, 2-tiered concrete
stadium, parking garages for 7400 cars, motel, office and commercial space,
Mansion House project consisting of 3 28-story apartment towers with 3
commercial buildings between them, and demolition, rebuilding and remodeling
work throughout central business district; details of arch construction are given.
MSEL Call Number: Gilman Stacks TA1.E63
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