His artwork can be seen in museums across the U.S. Davey was born East Orange, New Jersey in 1887.

[3] His work was also part of the painting event in the art competition at the 1932 Summer Olympics.

[8] The property is now home to the Randall Davey Audubon Center and Sanctuary.

In 1920, Davey purchased the home and property from the Martinez family; prior to that the structures housed a sawmill which was later turned into a gristmill.

In 1983, Davey's heirs gifted the property to the Audubon Society which operates an educational center and oversees a wildlife sanctuary there.