 By February 1907, "Buffalo Illustrated Times published" a cover with an image of the work and a caption describing the anticipation of the Beautifying Buffalo Society for obtaining the work for the city.However, by the end of 1907 Taft and his connections with the Trust Fund resolved his commission.On October 31, 1907, the Ferguson Trust Board voted Taft a commission, and on December 16, he signed a $38,000 contract to commence work.