The Westport Historic District Commission will honor Robin Tauck and Pete Romano, owners of 44 Compo Mill Cove, at a Town Hall ceremony Saturday, Sept. 8. The commission is honoring owners of nine Westport properties for their work in rehabilitating, adapting, or preserving structures. The commission is honoring the owners of the house known as the Gallagher Cottage, c. 1915 to recognize “the remarkable discipline displayed in conserving the historic fabric of this iconic beach house.” This is the final picture in WestportNow’s series of the commission’s 2007 Preservation Award winners. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

The Westport Historic District Commission will honor Mark Iuraduri of I.K. Builders, LLC. for the rehabilitation and expansion of the property at 131 Sturges Highway known as the Abel Bradley House, c. 1800 at a Town Hall ceremony Saturday, Sept. 8. The commission is honoring owners of nine Westport properties for their work in rehabilitating, adapting, or preserving structures. The commission is honoring I.K. Builders “in recognition of the rehabilitation and sensitive addition to what must be the most famous farm house in Connecticut.  By skillfully designing the new construction you have not only saved, but actually managed to feature, a valuable part of Westport’s heritage. Your service to this community is noteworthy and will serve as an inspiration to others.” (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

Among the nine properties whose owners have been selected for a Westport Historic District Commission Preservation Award for 2007 is a pump station at Wilton Road and Newtown Turnpike owned by the Aquarion Water Company—the sole commercial winner. The commission, which will present the awards Saturday, Sept. 8 at Town Hall ceremony, said the “decision to use quality materials for this high visibility location speaks volumes about your concern for the community. Resembling a rural 19th century industrial building, this is a truly inspiring example of compatible new construction.” (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

The Westport Historic District Commission will honor Annette Coplit of 7 Washington Ave. with the Helen Muller Award which is a special award reserved “for those living in a local historic district.” This award will be presented at a Town Hall ceremony Saturday, Sept. 8 “in recognition of the thoughtful improvements to this handsome arts and crafts bungalow c. 1900.” The award is particularly noteworthy as it is the first to a resident in the Gorham Avenue Historic District. The commission is honoring owners of nine Westport properties for their work in rehabilitating, adapting, or preserving structures. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

The Westport Historic District Commission will honor Karen and Bob Weingarten, owners of 108 Hillandale Road, at a Town Hall ceremony Saturday, Sept. 8. The commission is honoring owners of nine Westport properties for their work in rehabilitating, adapting, or preserving structures. The commission is honoring the Weingartens, owners of the house known as the Simon Couch House, c. 1805, “to recognize the adaptive reuse of a historic barn. The repurposing of existing structures is an appropriate means of conservation – and barns, by their very nature are well suited for this purpose.” It cited the couple’s “meticulous documentation” of the building’s history and said it will serve to educate and orient future stewards of the property. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com