As she and other GSD enthusiasts have learned, this is a breed that likes to work. Proud members of the herding breed dog group, German Shepherds enjoy having a purpose, which is just one of the traits that make them both a loyal pet and a great protector.
Although the monument was scheduled to open publicly in 1964, completion of the Gateway Arch took another year. Once the new âofficialâ topping off date of October 17, 1965 rolled around, the monument was still deemed unfit for the worldâs eyes.
Construction of the St. Louis Arch. The Arch stands 630 feet tall and is made out of stainless steel with foundations that run 60-foot deep. Construction began on February 12, 1963, and was finished on October 28, 1965.