Donal Hord (far right) with Mayor Percy Benbough at the dedication of 'Guardian of the Water' Fountain at the County Administration Building. Donal Hord (1902-1966) was San Diego's most famous sculptor. His public art is displayed at numerous locations around San Diego, including Balboa Park and San Diego State University. In 1960, he was commissioned to produce a concrete replica of the statue to give to San Diego's sister city, Yokohama, Japan.