Grinnell Crossroads functions both literally at this site, and metaphorically as a locus of crisscrossing memories. Hood’s wooden structure recalls some of the walls and windows that stood previously on the site, references local construction practices, and creates an overall sculptural identity. It’s both a work of art and a park, a marker for a corner where some people turn to go to the College, and others turn to head out of town. He designed a place where people can pause, remember what was once on this spot, think about the traffic moving past, and mark a moment in time. Grinnell Crossroads adds a new path to move through town, and a space to pause and reflect