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Going Down: 173 Cross Highway

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The house at 173 Cross Highway was demolished today. Built in 1800, the two-story colonial had 2,229 square feet, was situated on a 2.41-acre property and changed ownership in May 2010 for $1,225,000. It was the WestportNow Teardown of the Day on June 24, 2010. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

Going Down: Doc’s Café

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The property at Westport’s 570 Riverside Ave., formerly occupied by Doc’s Café, was demolished today. The property, owned by William Gault, will be part of a Saugatuck Center development project approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission in 2008. The plan calls for a mix of retail space and residences. The commercially-zoned property built in 1954 had 1,950 square feet and was situated on a half-acre lot. It was the WestportNow Teardown of the Day on Jan. 7, 2009. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

Going Down: 19 Sterling Drive

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The house at Westport’s 19 Sterling Drive, in the Compo Beach area, was demolished today. Built in 1930, the 1 1/4-story cape had 1,338 square feet, was situated on a .11-acre property and changed ownership in April 2011 for $807,500 and resold last month for $760,000.  In the past month Westport firefighters performed training maneuvers in the house. It was the WestportNow Teardown of the Day on July 14, 2011. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

All Gone: 79 Richmondville Ave.

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The house at Westport’s 79 Richmondville Ave., off Main Street, was demolished today. Built in 1956, the one-story ranch had 1,380 square feet, was situated on a .65-acre property and changed ownership in March for $725,000.  It was the WestportNow Teardown of the Day on March 21, 2012. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

WestportNow Teardown of the Day: 38 Burnham Hill

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An application for a permit to demolish the house at Westport’s 38 Burnham Hill, off Compo Mill section, is in process. Built in 1953, the 1 3/4-story split has 1,746 square feet and is situated on a .76-acre property.  Because the house was built more than 50 years ago, the application will be reviewed by the Westport Historic District Commission. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

WestportNow Teardown of the Day: 29 Marine Ave.

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An application for a permit to demolish the house at Westport’s 29 Marine Ave., on Saugatuck Shores, is in process. Built in 1953, the one-story ranch has 1,470 square feet, is situated on a .17-acre property and changed ownership in January for $862,500.  Because the house was built more than 50 years ago, the application will be reviewed by the Westport Historic District Commission. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

WestportNow Teardown of the Day: 6 Bumble Bee Lane

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An application for a permit to demolish the house at Westport’s 6 Bumble Bee Lane, off Red Coat Road, is in process. Built in 1960, the two-story split has 2,530 square feet and is situated on a 1.03-acre property at the end of the street.  Because the house was built more than 50 years ago, the application will be reviewed by the Westport Historic District Commission. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

WestportNow Teardown of the Day: 108 Long Lots Road

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An application for a permit to demolish the house at Westport’s 108 Long Lots Road is in process. Built in 1959, the one-story split has 1,555 square feet and is situated on a secluded 1.04-acre property.  Because the house was built more than 50 years ago, the application will be reviewed by the Westport Historic District Commission. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

Going Down: 4 Bluff Point

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The house at 4 Bluff Point, on Westport’s Saugatuck Shores opposite the Cedar Point Yacht Club, was demolished today. Built in 1966, the two-story contemporary had 2,328 square feet, was situated on a .50-acre waterfront property, and   changed ownership in February at $4,525,000. It was the WestportNow Teardown of the Day on March 27, 2012. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com