Triple Arches - Glacier National Park
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
N 48° 43.057 W 113° 43.106
12U E 300055 N 5399631
Stone arch bridges along Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park.
Waymark Code: WM25QY
Location: Montana, United States
Date Posted: 09/09/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
Views: 32

The Triple Arches were built in the 1920's. The original plan did not call for the Arches but rather a retaining wall was to be built and then fill added to span the gap in the mountain face. The Triple Arches are probably the most renowned structure on the road.
Physical Location (city, county, etc.): Glacier National Park

Road, Highway, Street, etc.: Going-to-the-Sun Road

Water or other terrain spanned: Mountain gap

Construction Date: 1920's

Architect/Builder: Not listed

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