Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On November 28, 1961, co-founder of Gateway Computers Mike Hammond was born. The company shipped products in cow-themed boxes and grew alongside the personal computing boom of the late 1980s to quickly become an iconic example of Iowa ingenuity. Born in Des Moines, Hammond worked as a diesel mechanic before starting to work at a computer store. While working at the Des Moines area store, Hammond met Gateway co-founder Ted Wiatt. Utilizing a $10,000 loan from Waitt’s grandmot

The Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri, is a 630-foot stainless steel monument designed by Eero Saarinen and completed in 1965, symbolizing the city’s role as the “Gateway to the West.” As the tallest arch in the world, it celebrates America’s westward expansion with its bold, modern design. Visitors can ride a tram to the top for stunning views of the Mississippi River and St. Louis. #architecture #gatewayarch #usa #arch | World architecture inspiration