Missouri – Page 5 – Great Rivers Imaging

Peregrine Falcon

The Peregrine Falcon is considered the fastest animal on earth. When diving for its prey, it can reach speeds up to 240 mph. Peregrines are crow size, so not very large and live in urban areas where they can hunt pigeons.

Northwoods Eagles

One of the best places to eagle watch is Vilas County, WI. Vilas County is home to hundreds of lakes in this Northwoods area. The eagles sit in dead trees watching the lake surface for unsuspecting fish. Walking paths along the lakes you can spot their large nests in the trees. Chick here for myContinue reading “Northwoods Eagles”

Riverfront Sunset

A nice view of Eads Bridge with downtown St. Louis and the Arch in the background. The Arch signifies St. Louis’ status as Gateway to the West. Many westbound trails came out of the St. Louis area. In addition, many of the supplies, livestock and wagons were purchased here, making it, at one time, theContinue reading “Riverfront Sunset”

Eads Bridge

Needing a railroad bridge crossing the Mississippi River at St. Louis, St. Louis bankers hired engineer James Eads to build the world’s first steel-truss bridge. Construction began in 1867 and it was dedicated in 1874. Giant granite piers support three arches and two decks. The top deck is the roadway and the bottom deck wasContinue reading “Eads Bridge”

Eads Bridge crossing the Mississippi

At the Missouri State Capitol, looking across a balcony, onto another parallel hallway is a mural of the St. Louis river front and Eads Bridge. At the end of the 19th Century, St. Louis was in the forefront of commerce in the United States. Riverboats on the Mississippi and the railway enhanced its status asContinue reading “Eads Bridge crossing the Mississippi”

Rotunda Murals

Here is another photo of the rotunda at the Missouri State Capitol. The paintings of Frank Brangwyn on the eye, panels and pendentive of the dome are visible from the ground floor. Art throughout the building vividly depicts scenes of Missouri’s history, countryside and people. Click on the photo for more information. Click here forContinue reading “Rotunda Murals”

Speaker’s Lounge

One of the most important rooms in Missouri’s State Capitol is the Speaker’s Lounge (or House Lounge). In 1936, Thomas Hart Benton was commissioned by Missouri to paint this mural, representing the social history of Missouri. It took Benton just six months to complete the incredible 40-foot mural. Now, the mural remains in the MissouriContinue reading “Speaker’s Lounge”

Governor’s Ball

A stunning photo of Missouri’s Capitol rotunda during the Governor’s Ball. People watch from above while people dance on the main floor below. From this view you see the window from the previous post, hallways disappearing into the capitol’s vastness, fabulous murals and people enjoying the festivities. During this event I enjoyed exploring the nooksContinue reading “Governor’s Ball”

Window

This is a stunning window in Missouri’s State Capitol. Situated in the upper part of the rotunda, it allows a large amount of light into the great hall. Note the phrase “NOT TO BE SERVED BUT TO SERVE.” These phrases are all overthe rotunda pointing out the elements of good citizenship and a free society.Continue reading “Window”

Missouri State Capitol

Why go to an art museum when you can go to the Missouri State Capitol? In addition to politicians scurrying around the halls, you will see fantastic architecture, artwork and Missouri history. New York architects Egerton Swartwout and Evarts Tracy were selected to design the new building, which was officially dedicated on Oct. 6, 1924.Continue reading “Missouri State Capitol”