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John C. Guenther

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Architect John C. Guenther, FAIA, LEED AP, holds a fellowship in the American Institute of Architects and was a lecturer in the College of Architecture at Washington University in St. Louis, where he cofounded and taught Mid-Century Modernism in St. Louis 1930–1970. John serves as president of the Society of Architectural Historians–St. Louis Chapter. He wrote The Gateway Arch: An Illustrated Timeline; “Missouri’s Architectural Treasures,” published by Missouri Life magazine; “25 Must-See Buildings in Missouri” for USA TODAY; and the introduction to The Lost St. Louis Riverfront 1930-1943, which documents the historic riverfront architecture removed in anticipation of Gateway Arch National Park. John also lectures widely on architecture and architectural history.

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Lovers of the lively arts scene in Webster Groves cannot easily escape the spell of architect John Guenther. He has designed spaces for music, dance, theatre and for opera lovers on the campus of Webster University, a focal point for

John Guenther, author of The Gateway Arch: An Illustrated Timeline, is in studio to talk about the history of the iconic Gateway Arch.

The Gateway Arch: An Illustrated Timeline explores the planning, growth, and evolution of St. Louis and its riverfront. St. Louis’ central location has been key to US history, serving as the “Gateway to the West.” Author and architect, John C. Guenther