Street-level view of (left to right) 42-42 Beacon Street. The vine-covered facades of the two houses face southeast toward Boston Common. Wrought iron railing and fences adorn the houses and their grounds. Copyprint; print taken from Plate 13. In 1872 The Somerset Club moved to this location which was the former mansion of Colonel David Sears. Built by Alexander Parris. 7 1/2 diameter (image ... read moreis round), 7 1/2 x 9 1/2 overall Photographsread less