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WestportNow Teardown of the Day: 8 Lowlyn Road

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An application for a permit to demolish the house at Westport’s 8 Lowlyn Road, between Partrick Road and Crawford Road, is in process. Built in 1952, the two-story contemporary has 2,575 square feet and is situated on a 1.17-acre property.  Because the house was built more than 50 years ago, the application will be reviewed by the Westport Historic District Commissione. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

WestportNow Teardown of the Day: 100 Coleytown Road

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An application for a permit to demolish the house at Westport’s 100 Coleytown Road, off Easton Road, is in process. Built in 1935, the 1 1/2-story cape has 3,166 square feet and is situated on a 1.3-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: 5 Twin Circle Drive

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An application for a permit to demolish the house at Westport’s 5 Twin Circle Drive, off North Avenue, is in process. Built in 1953, the one-story split level has 1,702 square feet and is situated on a one-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: 20 Compo Road South

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The house at Westport’s 20 Compo Road South was demolished today. It was on a 1.55-acre parcel adjoining the town-owned Baron’s South which was purchased by Fairfield County Bank for $5.8 million in 2008 where it has built a bank branch. (See WestportNow April 15, 2008) Built in 1870 with an addition in 1932, the 19th century Tudor revival, referred to as the Winslow-Staples House and later as the Egan House, has 5,722 square feet. “The parcel was developed as early as 1867 by the Winslow family who owned the elaborate Italianate estate across the street,” according to the Historic District Commission. “In 1899, the property with buildings was purchased by William Staples, a son of Horace Staples, and his wife Mary, and used as their residence.” It was the WestportNow Teardown of the Day on Aug. 20, 2011. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

Going Down: 22 Coleytown Road

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The house at Westport’s 22 Coleytown Road, adjacent to Temple Israel, was demolished today. Built in 1947, the two-story conventional house had 4,095 square feet, was situated on a 2.90-acre property and changed ownership in January for $750,000. It was the WestportNow Teardown of the Day on Dec. 17, 2011. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

Going Down: 14 Canal Road

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The house at Westport’s 14 Canal Road in the Saugatuck Shores area was demolished Friday. Built in 1910, the two-story conventional house had 1,920 square feet and was situated on a .54-acre waterfront property. The former property owners are rebuilding on the same site according to FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) guidelines for the flood hazard area. It was the WestportNow Teardown of the Day on Dec. 9, 2010. Neighbor Carol Hurley, standing on her nearby property, captured the demolition on her camera. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

WestportNow Teardown of the Day: 5 Marine Ave.

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An application for a permit to demolish the house at Westport’s 5 Marine Ave., on Saugatuck Shores, is in process. Built in 1955, the two-story custom split has 2,584 square feet and is situated on a .26-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: 5 Norport Drive

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An application for a permit to demolish the house at 5 Norport Drive, off Harbor Rd in Westport’s Saugatuck Shores section, is in process. Built in 1957, the one-story ranch has 2,165 square feet, is situated on a .35-acre property and changed ownership in February 2010 for $900,000. 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: 20 Church St. South

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An application for a permit to demolish the house at Westport’s 20 Church St. South, located between Post Road East and the Greens Farms Congregational Church, is in process. Built in 1936, the two-story colonial has 1,092 square feet and is situated on a .26-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: 18 Highwood Road

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An application for a permit to demolish the house at Westport’s 18 Highwood Road, off Newtown Turnpike, is in process. Built in 1967, the two-story colonial has 2,294 square feet, is situated on a one-acre property and was acquired by its current owners in December 2007 for $947,500. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com