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All Gone: 5 West Branch Road

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The house at Westport’s 5 West Branch Road, off Weston Road, was demolished Thursday. Built in 1967, the two-story colonial had 3,088 square feet, was situated on a 1.2-acre property and changed ownership this month for $780,000. It was the WestportNow Teardown of the Day on May 21, 2011. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

Going Down: 78 Maple Ave. South

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The house at Westport’s 78 Maple Ave. South, in the Greens Farms area, was demolished today. Built in 1953, the one-story ranch had 1,824 square feet and was situated on a one-acre property. It changed hands last November for $800,000 and was the WestportNow Teardown of the Day on Oct. 12, 2010. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

WestportNow Teardown of the Day: 130 Old Road

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An application for a permit to demolish the house at Westport’s 130 Old Road, near Maple Avenue North, is in process. Built in 1944, the 1 1/4-story cape has 1,774 square feet and is situated on a .49-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 West Branch Road

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An application for a permit to demolish the house at Westport’s 5 West Branch Road, off Weston Road, is in process. Built in 1967, the two-story colonial has 3,088 square feet, is situated on a 1.2-acre property and changed ownership this month for $780,000. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

Going Down: Peppermill Restaurant

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The building at 1700 Post Road East, the former site of the Peppermill Restaurant, was undergoing demolition today. The 8,149-square-foot building built in 1925 was situated on a 1.48-acre property and purchased by Goodwill Industries of Western Connecticut in January for $3 million. A former Greyhound bus station in the 1940s, it was the WestportNow Teardown of the Day on July 30, 2007. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

Going Down: 35 Jennie Lane

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The house at Westport’s 35 Jennie Lane, off Compo Road South, was demolished today. Built in 1952, the 1 1/2-story ranch had 3,958 square feet, was situated on a .98-acre property and changed ownership in September for $980,000. According to the new owners, they expect their new house to be completed by the fall and are relocating from their current residence on Guyer Road. It was the WestportNow Teardown of the Day on Dec. 18, 2010. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com