Arthur Delavan Gilman

Biography

Arthur Delavan Gilman was an architect whose designs shaped Boston’s urban landscape, notably laying out harmonious streetscapes and public gardens that reflected his belief in orderly, beautiful civic spaces. His collaborations brought European elegance to American cities, blending formality with practical needs.

He passed in 1882 and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, where the quiet dignity of his tomb reflects the graceful structures he left behind.