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Symbolism and Design of the St. Louis Arch

Symbolism and Design of the St. Louis Arch
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Symbolism and Design of the St. Louis Arch

In 1947, the St. Louis Arch was designed by the architect Eero Saarinen and built as a weighted catenary arch. Standing at 630 feet, the St. Louis Gateway Arch is the tallest arch ...

In 1947, the St. Louis Arch was designed by the architect Eero Saarinen and built as a weighted catenary arch. Standing at 630 feet, the St. Louis Gateway Arch is the tallest arch in the world, the tallest man-made monument in the Western Hemisphere, and the tallest accessible bu ...

Why The Missouri River Floods

Why The Missouri River Floods
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Why The Missouri River Floods

In the early 1900's, the Missouri River was unmanageable, varying in shape and size covering entire valleys with ice and water, then resettling along a new course. The U.S. Army Co ...

In the early 1900's, the Missouri River was unmanageable, varying in shape and size covering entire valleys with ice and water, then resettling along a new course. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers tried for several decades to tame the river and make it navigable for commercial, a ...

September 27, 2019 | Severe Storm in Kansas City, Missouri

September 27, 2019 | Severe Storm in Kansas City, Missouri
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September 27, 2019 | Severe Storm in Kansas City, Missouri

Kansas City, MO On 9/27/2019 at approximately 8:05 PM, a severe hail storm took place over Clay County, Missouri causing widespread damage from 2.00" hailstones. This damage con ...

Kansas City, MO On 9/27/2019 at approximately 8:05 PM, a severe hail storm took place over Clay County, Missouri causing widespread damage from 2.00" hailstones. This damage contributed to property losses county-wide, including damage to roof coverings and vehicles.  The Ka ...

May 23, 2019 | Severe Storm in Jefferson City, Missouri

May 23, 2019 | Severe Storm in Jefferson City, Missouri
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May 23, 2019 | Severe Storm in Jefferson City, Missouri

Jefferson City, MO Late Thursday night and through to early Friday morning, a vicious tornado took place over Cole County, MO causing widespread damage. This damage contri ...

Jefferson City, MO Late Thursday night and through to early Friday morning, a vicious tornado took place over Cole County, MO causing widespread damage. This damage contributed to property losses county-wide, including damage to roof coverings, vehicles and complete dest ...

April 7, 2019 | Severe Hail Storm in Lexington, Missouri

April 7, 2019 | Severe Hail Storm in Lexington, Missouri
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April 7, 2019 | Severe Hail Storm in Lexington, Missouri

Lexington, MO On 4/7/2019 at approximately 1:17 PM , a severe hail storm took place over Holmes County, MO causing widespread damage from 2.00" hailstones. This damage contribut ...

Lexington, MO On 4/7/2019 at approximately 1:17 PM , a severe hail storm took place over Holmes County, MO causing widespread damage from 2.00" hailstones. This damage contributed to property losses county-wide, including damage to roof coverings and vehicles. The Lexingto ...

February 7, 2019 | Severe Hail Storm in Old Appleton, Missouri

February 7, 2019 | Severe Hail Storm in Old Appleton, Missouri
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February 7, 2019 | Severe Hail Storm in Old Appleton, Missouri

Old Appleton, MO On 2/7/2019 at approximately 8:44 AM CST, a severe hail storm took place over Perry county, Missouri causing widespread damage from 1.50" hailstones. This damag ...

Old Appleton, MO On 2/7/2019 at approximately 8:44 AM CST, a severe hail storm took place over Perry county, Missouri causing widespread damage from 1.50" hailstones. This damage contributed to property losses county-wide, including damage to roof coverings and vehicles. T ...