 The plaza was put through a massive renovation between 2011 and 2013.The centerpiece of the circle is the Columbus Fountain, flanked by three flagpoles, designed by Daniel Burnham and sculpted by Lorado Taft.It was unveiled on June 8, 1912 in a three-day celebration involving tens of thousands of people (including the US Army, Navy and Marines) and several dignitaries including President William H. Taft and the Italian Ambassador to the United States.