The memorial was designed out of concrete and steel. As one enters the memorial, two polished solid black granite pier mark the entry. The piers are inscribed with names of local persons that lost their lives September 11, 2001. As you pass through the entry you are now are on a concrete bridge. The bridge is meant to symbolize the "bridging" of the day's events.

At the end of the bridge are two large concrete walls. These walls symbolize hands holding and protecting the steel column. As you pass through the concrete walls, you are now on a floating concrete circle. This circle represents the circle of life that protects and surrounds the steel column. The column is raised up on a concrete pedestal so when you approach the steel beam, your head raises up towards the heavens.

Local land owners were looking to develop a large piece of property and potentially bring in some "big box" companies.

The land owners wanted to create a cluster of smaller buildings to help attract clients to the stores as well as shield the big box stores.

In concept, an entire down-town design was created. Historical research of the surrounding towns allowed for the design of buildings that would evoke memories of buildings that had been demolished over the years.

Buildings such as a single rooms school house, a wheel house, a barn, a train station, etc. were designed and were to house retail stores, restaurants, and offices.