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National Park Service Celebrates the 101st Birthday of Dick Bowser, Inventor of the Gateway Arch Tram Ride to the Top
August 30, 2022 · Source: National Park Service
ST. LOUIS—The Gateway Arch’s Tram Ride to the Top is one of the most unique transportation systems in the world. The tram ride was invented by Richard “Dick” Bowser, who was born on September 15, 1921. In celebration of Bowser’s 101st birthday, the National Park Service will host a day of commemorative events honoring him and his crowning achievement on Thursday, September 15, 2022. (Bowser passed away on December 26, 2003, at 82 years old.)
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