Monument to the Dream
Documents the evolution of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial Arch from concept drawings, to fabrication of its stainless steel sections, to assembly and completion. Innovative structural techniques and brilliant design show why this avant-garde monument is among the greatest civil engineering achievements of the twentieth century. Oscar Nominee: Best Documentary Short
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Monument to the Dream
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jun 11, 1967
Runtime
0h 30m
Genres
Documentary
User Score
78%
Original Title
Monument to the Dream
Production Companies
Guggenheim Productions
Director
Charles Guggenheim
Description
Documents the evolution of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial Arch from concept drawings, to fabrication of its stainless steel sections, to assembly and completion. Innovative structural techniques and brilliant design show why this avant-garde monument is among the greatest civil engineering achievements of the twentieth century. Oscar Nominee: Best Documentary Short