Buford’s Circle

Buford’s Circle is a monumental work honoring the essential services AFD/EMS provide our communities. Through the use of time-honored materials and formal references to classical antiquity, this 30-ton limestone work—carved from stone formed 100 million years ago—provides a counterbalance to the rapid new growth that has come to characterize Del Valle.

Buford's Circle borrows its name from the Buford Tower – the historic fire drill tower that sits on the north shore of Lady Bird Lake in downtown Austin.
Captain James L. Buford, for whom the tower is named, is a hero who died in the line of duty over 50 years ago trying to save a 15 year old boy from drowning. Deep respect for all who serve!

Buford’s Circle is an original permanent work commissioned in 2021 by the City of Austin Art in Public Places program.