Alexander Jackson Davis

Biography

Alexander Jackson Davis, born in 1803, became one of the leading architects of the 19th century, shaping the American landscape with his visionary designs for country homes, civic buildings, and planned communities. His elegant interpretations of Gothic Revival and picturesque styles brought poetry and grandeur into the built environment.

Davis’s influence endures through the many structures that still inspire admiration and respect, testifying to his inventive mind and refined taste. He now rests at Bloomfield Cemetery, where his legacy lives on in the graceful forms he helped bring to life.