This monument was dedicated to the settlers traveling westward back in the day of covered wagons in 1843 to 1869. It honors the spirit of the half million men, women, children and horses that battled their way through treacherous terrain and made their way westward.
Along with the wagon spirit, there is also spirit of design and engineering in creating the Great Platte River Archway. The monument is pretty big. It is composed of a 1,500 ton structure that stretches across the 308 foot wide highway. Amazingly enough, the archway was erected without inhibiting traffic or creating gridlock, the modern day treachery for travelers.
Along with the wagon spirit, there is also spirit of design and engineering in creating the Great Platte River Archway. The monument is pretty big. It is composed of a 1,500 ton structure that stretches across the 308 foot wide highway. Amazingly enough, the archway was erected without inhibiting traffic or creating gridlock, the modern day treachery for travelers.
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