Chinese Achievements. And The Silk Road Africa Asia Australia Canada United. States South. Ameria Greenland Russia The silk road was a series of trade routes that covered more than four thousand miles, which is close to the distance between present day Chicago to Hawaii. Hawaii Chicago The Silk Road was a difficult path because it crossed mountains and deserts.
Pro Tip 1: Reserve parking in advance for a Cardinals game at Busch Stadium. Advanced parking passes will cost $5.50-$27.50 depending on the event, and it will guarantee you a parking spot at the arena. Or park along St. Louis Waterfront, east of the Gateway Arch, for $5, but be prepard for a longer walk. Pro Tip 2: You can reserve a parking spot in advance at certain parking lots around the Lambert-St. Louis International Airport.
Construction began in February 1963 and was completed in October 1965. The total cost to build the Gateway Arch was about $13 million, which would equal about $97 million in todayâs dollars. The primary construction materials used to build the Gateway Arch were steel and concrete. The outside skin consists of Â¼-inch stainless steel. There is also an inner layer of 3/8-inch structural steel with a layer of concrete between the layers of steel.