Residence of Mortimer Catlin Ferris (1818 - 1889). He died shortly after this photo was taken, his widow continued to live there. He spent most of his life working for Dane, Dana & Company, importers and dealers in teas. The estate covered a large part of the southern side of Alton Place, the house is no longer standing.

From: A Collection Of Thirty-Five Prominent Residences, Public Buildings And Churches Together With A Short Historical Sketch Of Brookline. Illustrations In Photo-Gravure From Photographic Negatives By Chas. H. Currier.
C. B. Webster, 1888