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Sears, David, House

Sears, David, House is a historic place in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on December 30, 1970, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 70000731.

Boston, Suffolk County, MassachusettsListed December 30, 1970NRIS #70000731★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Sears, David, House?

The David Sears House is a historic house located along Beacon Street in the Beacon Hill neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. The three-story house was built in several stages between 1816 and 1875. Now a National Historic Landmark, it was one of the first houses built of granite in the city, and was designed by Alexander Parris for David Sears, a prominent merchant, philanthropist, and landowner. The carved granite panels that adorn the facade were carved by Solomon Willard.

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Listing details

Name
Sears, David, House
City
Boston
County
Suffolk County
State
Massachusetts
Listed on the National Register
December 30, 1970
NRIS reference number
70000731
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
42.35718, -71.06673
When was Sears, David, House listed on the National Register?

Sears, David, House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 30, 1970.

Where is Sears, David, House located?

Sears, David, House is located in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts at approximately 42.35718, -71.06673. See the map above.

Is Sears, David, House a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Sears, David, House is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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