2002 Winter Olympics cauldron

The cauldron's cost was 2 million dollars, and it was unveiled to the public during its original install at Rice-Eccles Stadium on January 8, 2002.

[3] During the Games, the cauldron was installed atop stands at the south-end of the stadium, which allowed it to be seen burning from various points around the Salt Lake Valley.

Just prior to the start of the opening ceremony, wind blew out the pilot lights on the cauldron, requiring a failsafe plan to be activated.

There it was installed in a reflecting pool, at the center of the park, and was flanked by a V-shaped stone wall.

[5] The cauldron remained operational and was lit on special occasions, which included the opening weekend of the 2006 Winter Olympics.