Town Administrative Offices are located just outside the Village of Fairport. With the addition of the Community Center, this facility has become quite large. Rated in the 2005 edition of Money Magazine's Best Places to Live in America, Perinton is a well diversified community of families. There are 18 distinctive areas for outdoor recreation including the Erie Canal Heritage Trail, the Garnsey Arboretum and Egypt Park.
The Gateway Arch. The Gateway Arch, known as the Gateway to the West, is the tallest structure in Missouri. It was designed by Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen and structural engineer Hannskarl Bandel in 1947 and built between 1963 and October 1965. It stands 630 feet (192 m) tall and 630 feet (192 m) wide at its base.
15 Things You May Not Know About the Gateway Arch. St. Louisâs glimmering Gateway Arch has a lot to brag about: At 630 feet, it's Americaâs tallest memorial, the Western Hemisphereâs tallest monument, and the worldâs tallest arch. But the tribute to Americaâs westward growth didnât rise into the Midwestern sky without overcoming a few hurdles. Here are a few facts about the Gateway Archâs bumpy road from conception to construction, and beyond. 1. ST. LOUISANS DISAPPROVED OF PLANS FOR A MONUMENT.