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The David Davis Mansion, completed in 1872, combines Italianate and Second Empire architectural features and is a model of mid-Victorian style and taste. Known as Clover Lawn, it was the home of David Davis, the friend, mentor and campaign manager for Abraham Lincoln.
The David Davis Mansion, also known as Clover Lawn, stands as an impressive reminder of the important role that Illinois played in America's history during the nineteenth century. The three-story, yellow-brick, genteel home comprises 36 rooms and was very advanced for its day.
In 1836, he settled in Bloomington, IL where he began practicing law, and three years later, after making a modest fortune, married Sarah Walker, daughter of a Massachusetts probate judge. This journey they embarked on lasted 40 years.
The David Davis Mansion, also known as Clover Lawn, is a Gilded Age home in Bloomington, Illinois that was the residence of David Davis, Supreme Court justice (1862–1877) and Senator from Illinois. The mansion has been a state museum since 1960.
A visit to Judge David Davis' estate offers a glimpse into the lives of the wealthy and powerful of his day. Davis, friend and mentor to Abraham Lincoln, served as a United States Supreme Court Justice and was a key contributor during Lincoln's bid for the 1860 Presidential nomination.
The three-story yellow brick home, east of downtown Bloomington, comprises thirty-six rooms. The large, tree-shaded lot includes an 1872 wood house, a barn and stable, privies, a foaling shed, carriage barn, and a flower and ornamental cutting garden. The circular drive to the Mansion remains as originally configured.
This Victorian mansion was the home of Judge David Davis, an associate of Abraham Lincoln’s. Construction began in 1870 and was completed in 1872. The house is built of yellow hard-burned face brick with stone quoins in the corners.
The David Davis Mansion, a beacon of mid-Victorian elegance, stands proudly in Bloomington, Illinois, as a testament to the architectural grandeur of the past. Completed in 1872, this magnificent structure, also known as Clover Lawn, is a harmonious blend of Italianate and Second Empire architectural styles, showcasing the luxury and ...
His Bloomington home, which remained in the Davis family for three succeeding generations, provided a focal point for the social, cultural and political life of the community. The mansion contains elegant furnishings and the most modern conveniences of the era. Visit Website. Phone. (309) 828-1084.
David Davis Mansion State Historic Site, 1000 Monroe Dr., was built in 1872 for U.S. Supreme Court Judge David Davis, Abraham Lincoln's campaign manager. The home is considered a fine example of mid-Victorian residential architecture; such features as indoor plumbing and a cast-iron cooking stove were considered luxuries.
