Lewis and Clark | Gateway to the West | St Louis Arch

The Captains Return Statue is underwater near the Eads Bridge. The statue by sculptor Harry Weber was dedicated at the Final Signature Event in St Louis on September 23, 2006.  The statue is located very near the Gateway Arch, which commemorates the location of the old St Louis riverfront community. The site of William Clark’s house and Indian Council Chambers and Museum, built in 1816, is within view of the statue.

Also in the photo is Eads Bridge. The Eads Bridge was designed and built by one of America’s greatest engineers, James B. Eads. It was completed in 1874 at a cost of over $10 million dollars. The world famous bridge was the first major bridge to use steel in its construction, and to be built entirely using cantilever supports. Its pier supports, shown here are still some of the deepest in the world. One was sunk 100 feet below the surface of the water to reach bedrock. The bridge was rebuilt and reopened in 2003. It is a combined road, rail and pedestrian bridge.

 Four version of the same photo

Lewis and Clark at the St Louis Arch river front | Stock Photo

Lewis and Clark at the St Louis Arch river front | Stock Photo

Black and White Lewis and Clark at the St Louis Arch river front | Stock Photo

Black and White Lewis and Clark at the St Louis Arch river front | Stock Photo

Lewis and Clark at the St Louis Arch river front | Digital Oil Painting

Lewis and Clark at the St Louis Arch river front | Digital Oil Painting

HDR Lewis and Clark at the St Louis Arch river front | HDR Stock Photo

HDR Lewis and Clark at the St Louis Arch river front | HDR Stock Photo

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