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Cast Iron Storefront installation in Museum of Westward Expansion

Our latest project involves the installation of a cast iron storefront in the reconstructed Museum of Westward Expansion. The iron front was made by J. Christopher Iron Works of St. Louis and is set to open in July 2018 at Gateway Arch National Park in St. Louis, Missouri. Video from a GoPro camera can be seen on YouTube.

 

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About the National Building Arts Center

The St. Louis-based National Building Arts Center (NBAC) promotes public awareness of the crucial roles of architecture, manufacturing, construction, and urban design in our built environment.

Contact Us

National Building Arts Center
2300 Falling Springs Rd.
Sauget, IL 62206
Larry Giles, Director
lg@buildingmuseum.org

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