He also helped to design Washington , D.C.
Alexander Ralston ( 1771 -- January 5 , 1827 ) was a Scottish surveyor who was one of two co-architects for the design of the city of Indianapolis , Indiana .
Alexander Ralston also helped to design Washington , D.C.
Alexander Ralston ( 1771 -- January 5 , 1827 ) was a Scottish surveyor who was one of two co-architects for the design of the city of Indianapolis , Indiana .