[1][2][3] The fountain was located adjacent to the Seattle Aquarium at Waterfront Park on Pier 58.

He was commissioned to design a fountain for the new Waterfront Park, but died in 1973 before work was finalized.

[6] Following his death in 1973, his widow Margaret Tomkins lead the effort to complete the fountain's design.

[4][8] On September 13, 2020, the central portion of Pier 58 collapsed during early demolition work following the discovery of extensive structural issues.

The structural integrity of the pier had been compromised by a combination of the environment and the supports for the fountain failing.