Saarinen Collection

NYC: AIRPORT, 1965. The TWA Flight Center Terminal at John F. Kennedy Airport in Queens, New York. Photograph by Marion Trikosko, 1965

ST. LOUIS: FREIGHT YARD. Twilight view of a freight yard near a grain storage facility in St. Louis, Missouri. Photographed c1974

Helsinki, Finland - Central Railway Station
Helsinki Central railway station (Helsingin paarautatieasema), Finland. Designed in fine Art Deco style by Eliel Saarinen. Date: circa 1920s

Finland. Helsinki. The torchbearer lamps by Emil Wikstrom (1
Finland. Helsinki. The torchbearer lamps. Two of the four monumental granite sculptures in Finnish romantic style, designed in 1904 by architect Gottlieb Eliel Saarinen (1873-1950)

IDLEWILD AIRPORT, c1958. The information desk in the Trans World Airlines Terminal at Idlewild (now JFK) Airport in New York, New York. Photograph by Balthazar Korab, c1958

Helsinki Central railway station, Finland
The Helsinki Central railway station was designed by Eliel Saarinen and inaugurated in 1919. Date: circa 1935

Finland. Helsinki. Central Railway Station designed by Gottlieb Eliel Saarinen (1873-1950). Finnish granite

SaRINEN AND ROCHE, c1955. American architects Eero Saarinen and Kevin Roche at work in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Photograph by Balthazar Korab, c1955

DULLES AIRPORT, c1965. Dulles International Airport in Dulles, Virginia. Photograph by Balthazar Korab, c1965

IDLEWILD AIRPORT, c1958. The Trans World Airlines Terminal at Idlewild (now JFK) Airport in New York, New York. Photograph by Balthazar Korab, c1958

GOTTLIEB ELIEL SaRINEN (1873-1950). Finnish architect

Trans-World Flight Center Located at New York International Airport at Idlewild, Queens
Vintage postcard showing the Trans-World Flight Center designed by Eero Saarinen. The Flight Center is in the form of a giant bird in motion

ST. LOUIS: WATERFRONT. A dredge of the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers passing the Gateway Arch on the Mississippi River
ST. LOUIS: WATERFRONT. A dredge of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers passing the Gateway Arch on the Mississippi River waterfront in St. Louis, Missouri. Photographed c1973

ST. LOUIS: GATEWAY ARCH. Twilight view of the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri. Photographed c1974

ST. LOUIS: SKYLINE. Twilight view of the St. Louis, Missouri, skyline on the Mississippi River. Photographed c1974

ST. LOUIS: GATEWAY ARCH. Two nuns standing at the base of the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri. Photographed c1974

ST. LOUIS: GATEWAY ARCH. A view of the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri, completed in 1965 after a design by architect Eero Saarinen. Photographed c1974

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Saarinen, a name synonymous with architectural brilliance and innovation. From the bustling freight yards of St. Louis to the grandeur of Helsinki's Central Railway Station, Eero Saarinen's designs have left an indelible mark on cities around the world. In St. Louis, Missouri, a twilight view captures the essence of a freight yard near a grain storage facility. The juxtaposition of industrial elements against the fading light creates a mesmerizing scene that showcases Saarinen's ability to find beauty in unexpected places. Traveling across continents, we arrive at Helsinki, Finland - home to one of Saarinen's most iconic creations: the Central Railway Station. This architectural marvel stands as a testament to his vision and skill in blending functionality with artistic flair. Its timeless design continues to captivate visitors from all corners of the globe. Emil Wikstrom's torchbearer lamps adorn Helsinki Central railway station, adding an ethereal glow that illuminates its surroundings. These exquisite pieces perfectly complement Saarinen's masterwork and serve as symbols of enlightenment and progress. Moving stateside, we find ourselves at John F. Kennedy Airport in Queens, New York - where another masterpiece awaits our admiration: The TWA Flight Center Terminal. Completed in 1965, this futuristic structure embodies Saarinen's forward-thinking approach and remains an icon of mid-century modern architecture, not only known for his solo endeavors but also for his collaborations with talented architects like Kevin Roche. Together they created groundbreaking designs that pushed boundaries and redefined airport architecture as seen in Dulles International Airport in Dulles, Virginia. Whether it be through capturing everyday scenes or revolutionizing transportation hubs worldwide; Eero Saarinen has left an enduring legacy that continues to inspire generations after him. His innovative spirit lives on through these remarkable structures which stand as testaments to his genius and unwavering commitment to pushing architectural boundaries.