The installation is a representation of the structure used to perform the motorcycle and miniature automobile stunt, the wall of death.

It includes the cylinder itself on the south side of the Burke-Gilman Trail, as well as a concrete ramp to the north of the trail, which includes a "series of stylized metal chairs mounted to the existing concrete bridge columns[3]" and serves as the stands from which the stunts were viewed.

[5][6] Although Mowry Baden had intended the installation to be used by skateboarders, he agreed that public safety was more important and met with the city in December 2008, to discuss updating it.

[7] Twenty-five concrete parking stops were then added to the sculpture, making it impossible to skate on.

[9] The piece was listed by Portland's daily newspaper, The Oregonian, as a must-see Seattle landmark.