Photos: Final piece of the Gateway Arch goes into place

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Ironworkers work on top of the Gateway Arch as the keystone section is inched into place by a giant crane in St. Louis, Mo., Oct. 28, 1965. One worker stands on top of the final ten-ton section as it is settled into position. (AP Photo)

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Workmen atop the 630 foot high Gateway Arch bring the keystone section into place to complete the nations tallest monument, Oct. 28, 1965, St. Louis, Mo. The crane in the background lifted the 10 ton stainless steel section. The Mississippi River is to the right. (AP Photo)

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The placing of last link in the Gateway Arch, 1965, St. Louis, Mo. A general view of St. Louis is in the background. (AP Photo)

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Workmen close an eight-foot gap in Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Oct. 28, 1965 as they insert a 10-ton keystone, completing three years of construction. A hydraulic jack atop the 630-foot arch forced the structure's legs apart for installation. The arch commemorates the Gateway to the West. (AP Photo/Fred Waters)

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The Gateway Arch is near completion as the two legs stretch to within six feet of their intended 630-foot height in St. Louis, Mo., Sept. 25, 1965. The St. Louis Courthouse can be seen at left. (AP Photo)

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Photos: Final piece of the Gateway Arch goes into place

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