Parts of the 19th century former Meeker family home at 142 Cross Highway, previously slated for demolition, will be dismantled and used in other restoration projects, Westport Historic District Commission (HDC) Chair Don Miro announced today.
Parts of 142 Cross Highway will be dismantled for use in other historic renovation projects. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com
At the July 11 HDC meeting, the property owner, Axis Point LLC, agreed to consider various other options besides demolition, including relocation and salvage.
“The HDC quickly began contacting other potentially interested parties in the preservation community,” said Miro. “Although the HDC had hoped to find a buyer for the complete structure, this effort unfortunately proved too difficult given the time constraints.”
In a compromise facilitated by noted architect and preservationist Michael Glynn, the most important elements of the 19th century structure will now be carefully removed by restoration and salvage expert Matt Franjola, of Board and Beam located in New Preston, Conn.
