The Westport Historic District Commission will honor Pamela and Dimitri Vlahakis, owners of 150 Compo Road North (at the corner of Cross Highway), 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 Maj. Allen Chapman/John Marchand House c. 1799 “in recognition of the sensitive and high quality restoration of this 18th century home. The effort to preserve the scale and historic character of this well known landmark is especially important in light of the redevelopment pressures that exist in Westport. At a time when several nearby historic homes have been lost, the Vlahakis’s decision to preserve an important aspect of our heritage is especially praiseworthy.” (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

The Westport Historic District Commission will honor Elizabeth Hiltz and Kevin Thomas, owners of 225 Compo Road South, 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 commissioned honored the owners of the house known as the Mary Anne Allen House c. 1892 “in recognition of the careful restoration of this wonderful Queen Anne home.” It said it is unusual “to see such a high quality effort extended to a more modest residential structure. The textured gable, graceful spindle work and wraparound porch all contribute to the historic character of this significant home. Of perhaps greatest note is the fact that the owners chose to preserve the original scale of the building. As a result, it has a remarkable feeling of authenticity.” (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

The Westport Historic District Commission will honor Leigh Overland, owner of the house at 173 Roseville 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 award for this property according to the Historic District Commission is in recognition of the “rehabilitation of this vernacular antique farm house that was once the home of noted sculptor Berthold Nebel and for retaining this vital part of Westport’s rich cultural history.” (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

The Westport Historic District Commission will honor Rondi Charleston and Steven Ruchefsky, owners of the house at 3 Evergreen Ave., known as the Jauncey-Coley House c. 1835, at a Town Hall ceremony Sept. 8. The commission is honoring owners of nine Westport properties for their work in rehabilitating, adapting, or preserving structures. The commission said 3 Evergreen Ave. was recognized “in recognition of the owners’ successful expansion of this Stick-style landmark structure in a way that respects its architectural significance. The discrete use of period appropriate detailing on the addition serves to further integrate the new with the old. The owners successfully met the challenge of creating more space for present day living which is a challenge that owners of historic buildings face.” (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

UPDATE Westporter Don Hornung videotapes today’s demolition of a house belonging to his son Robert at 53 Owenoke Park. He was particularly eager to get pictures of the demise of two hand-drawn murals he created in the bedrooms of his grandson and granddaughter. The 1960 contemporary with 4,634 square feet sat on 0.5 acres of waterfront property. The owners will rebuild on the site, which was the WestportNow Teardown of the Day on Monday. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com