Abstract: A load bearing stand which includes a concrete base and a rigid upright member having a lower-most end rigidly anchored in the base so that the lower-most end is substantially completely immersed in the base and where the upper end is adapted for rigid mounting thereon of a load supporting structure. The lower-most end of the upright member has a plurality of apertures therethrough. A corresponding plurality of rigid rods are journalled through the plurality of apertures so as to extend the rods substantially equally and oppositely from the lower-most end of the upright member and into the base to support the member. The rods and apertures are sized for snug mating of the rods through the apertures.