This monolithic Stonehenge of towering shell-encrusted limestone actually has nothing to do with the Holly Street Power Plant; it merely resides in its shadow. Despite the hiss and whine of millions of gallons of water coursing and steaming through the Holly superstructure, the monument stands silent, solid, acting as majestic gateway between the Town Lake and Boggy Creek Hike & Bike Trails. Its subtle features are worth a pause for a breather and contemplation. Otherwise, you might not notice the eerie row of marbles caught like the doomed of Pompeii in one of the concrete seams between two of the five angular cut boulders, or catch that the odd wash of red to brown pigments in the rock are likely due to rain as it first passes across the wrought iron cactus topper on the verge of vertigris. You might also miss the main feature: an impressive carved relief on the keystone. Three profiles: ancient warrior, European explorer, and modern dude, replete with headband and shades, together looking towards three symbols: a pre-invasion pyramid, the State of Texas, and the United Farm Workers eagle. Breathtaking, really.
