Half Century

The Gateway Arch turns 50 years old today. 630 feet tall and 630 feet wide. They were supposed to turn on the gold lights to illuminate the structure in celebration. Nothing. Waited an hour, got chilly and left. Grrr. Usually, it is at least lit up with some lights. Dark tonight. Still, at least I found the park in Illinois where you can get the good view. Maybe another trip later?

Thanks for taking time to stop by.

[KWind]

A wonderful skyline shot. I like the light and silhouettes.

[Jane Anderson]

So iconic--I love this nighttime shot!

[Babs]

Super shot and a beautiful cityscape.

[Corrie]

Awesome shot!! fav

[Kareen King]

Great capture! I just took that same shot at sunrise. Which means, I missed all the color!!!! Wish I could have been there at sunset. Fav.

[Leslie]

Learned about this on the tv this morning. Lucky you . Have you ever been up it?

[Junko Y]

Oh, but look at those layers of colors in the sky! And it's the 50th -- you had to find a new way to show it off for us.

[Kathy]

Nice shot of it in the sunset.

[Gayle Sears]

The city lights look so pretty. Too bad about the ones on the arch.

[Rosie Kerr]

@lesip I have! It sways in the brisk wind... up to 18 inches. Maybe I will try to get up inside for everyone later. :)

[Rosie Kerr]

@kareenking Are you in town? Would love to see your shot of this, too!

[Rosie Kerr]

@jyokota You would LOVE this view... maybe later?? :)

[Peter Dulis]

Love it - fav

[Susan]

Pretty shot, drove by it last week.

[Graeme Stevens]

Excellent shot

[Skip Tribby - ​🖖]

Beautiful night shot. I like this lightslights or not! FAV!

[Rachel]

Poor you, waiting in the cold! This is a lovely shot.

[john morley]

Stunning... Fav..

[Clare Gadsby]

That's pretty thoughtless of them but you got a great image anyway :)

[Shepherdman's Wife]

Great shot

[Graham Thresher]

This is stunning.

[Yeshanghai]

So gorgeous

[Laura]

Still a good backdrop for it, even if no lighting.

[Jane Pittenger]

beautifully set up shot for sure. Darn them for not turning them on

[Larry L]

Super shot of an iconic skyline!

[Kim]

Wonderful scene!

[Joan Robillard]

Wonderful capture.

[Elizabeth]

Great shot of the skyline and arch!

[Call me Joe]

❤

[Trish Plutz]

I remember driving by this with my Mom and Dad when I was 13, and wanted so badly to go up in the special elevator that it has, and the line was wayyyy to long, so we just stopped and walked underneath it. Can you say 'bucket list?' Yes, I will take the special elevator some day!

[Rosie Kerr]

@pplutz You have to do this! It is awkwardly weird, in a Jetson's kind of way, but the view is super. It is cute that you still remember this. :)

[Kim Harper]

Too bad you didn't get to see the lights. Doesn't matter though because you got a great shot anyway! We've always wanted to go to the park to see this view at sunset. Will do it when we get a free evening - hopefully before winter sets in!

[tony gig]

Beautiful...Fav

[Lisa Poland]

Gorgeous view of the arch! Sure do miss that view. Did you take this from the Casino Queen? Brave women! LOL! FAV!