The Westport Historic Commission will review an application for a demolition permit of the property at 42 Sasco Creek Road, near the Southport Beach, at its next meeting. A part of the 2¼-story custom colonial of 8,364 square feet on two acres with water views dates back to 1852. From 1977 to 1997, it was home of author Robert Ludlum. After the property changed hands in October 2009 at $6.5 million, the new owners decided on a renovation project that sought to retain the home’s historic elements, according to the project architect. However, engineers subsequently determined that the structure was unsafe and additional modifications were needed that involved extensive dismantling and therefore a demolition permit, the architect told HDC members during a site visit. The town’s Building Department ordered further renovation work halted pending the HDC review. WestportNow featured the house in its Honoring Our Heritage series on Oct. 28, 2009. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

UPDATE The barn at Westport’s 7 North Ave., near Long Lots Road, was demolished today. Research by the Westport Historical Society’s Bob Weingarten showed the structure was originally built in 1868 as a Methodist Church in Norwalk and moved to its present location. Town building officials had deemed the barn structurally unsafe for occupancy and a new timber frame barn will be erected in its place. Efforts to sell it for a $1 to anyone who would move it were unsuccessful. The old barn timbers will be recycled to the extent possible and the existing house will be restored, according to builder Rick Benson. The barn was the WestportNow Teardown of the Day on Dec. 12, 2010. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

Workmen salvage three stable doors today from a barn being demolished at 7 North Ave.  Westport interior designer Betsy Phillips said they will be reinstalled in Bobby Q’s Restaurant, 42 Main St., which is soon to undergo a major renovation. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

An application for a permit to demolish the house at Westport’s 19 Woodhill Road, off Greens Farms Road, is in process. Built in 1951, the 1 1/4-story ranch has 1,675 square feet and is situated on a .56-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

The house at Westport’s 2 Silent Grove North, off Cross Highway, was demolished today. Built in 1960, the one-story raised ranch had 2,884 square feet and was situated on a one-acre property. It was the WestportNow Teardown of the Day on Sept. 6, 2009. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

The house at Westport’s 270 Hillspoint Road, in the Compo Beach area, was demolished today. Built in 1970, the one-story raised ranch had 1,598 square feet, is situated on a .51-acre waterview property, and changed ownership in October 2010 at $4,666,667. It was the WestportNow Teardown of the Day on Nov. 8, 2010. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Matt Murray for WestportNow.com

An application for a permit to demolish the house at Westport’s 7 Pumpkin Hill is in process. Built in 1958, the one-story split level has 2,063 square feet and is situated on a 1.01-acre property. Because the house was built more than 50 years ago, the application will be reviewed by the Westport Historic District Commission. (Editor’s note: an earlier version of this picture showed the incorrect house. WestportNow regrets the error.) (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

An application for a permit to demolish the house at Westport’s 355 Wilton Road is in process. Built in 1930, the 1 1/2-story cape has 1,369 square feet and is situated on a 1.5-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

The house at Westport’s 55 Bulkley Ave. North was demolished today. Built in 1954, the two-story colonial had 2,486 square feet and was situated on a .86-acre lot. It was the WestportNow Teardown of the Day on Aug. 26, 2010. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

An application for a permit to demolish the house at Westport’s 40 Guyer Road, off Valley Road, is in process. Built in 1954, the 1 1/2-story split has 1,664 square feet and is situated on a .55-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