Alexander Parris
American architect
Born on: November 24, 1790Died on: June 16, 1852
Aged: 61 years 205 days (738 months)
Nationality: American
Birth Sign: Sagittarius
Alexander Parris was a prominent American architect-engineer. Beginning as a housewright, he evolved into an architect whose work transitioned from Federal style architecture to the later Greek Revival.
Parris taught Ammi B. Young, and was among the group of architects influential in founding what would become the American Institute of Architects.
He is also responsible for the designs of many lighthouses along the coastal Northeastern United States.
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