The abstract geometric fountain is installed in a sunken area on the west side of the International Rose Test Garden's upper level,[1][4] in southwest Portland's Washington Park.

[5] The Oregonian writers Janet Goetze and Jean Henninger described the memorial's crossed columns as "like an ancient architectural structure" and "something like Stonehenge", respectively.

Kelly presented his scale model at a press conference hosted at the Portland Art Museum, where the proposed designs by all candidates were exhibited temporarily.

Kelly and the garden's curator reportedly considered having waterlilies in the pool and "subdued" lighting to illuminate the artwork's columns.

[12] The sculpture was dedicated by city parks commissioner Mildred Schwab and Beach on June 14, ahead of the Rose Festival's 63rd annual knighting ceremony.