An application is in process to request a permit to demolish the house at 22 Sturges Commons in Westport. Built in 1946, the 1-1/2 story cape has 2,892 square feet and is situated on one acre.  Because it was built more than 50 years ago, the application will be reviewed by the Historic District Commission at its July session. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

The application for a permit to demolish several properties encompassing the current locations of Westport Florists, DeRosa’s Restaurant and the Riverside Barber Shop—grouped together on the application as 553 Riverside Ave.—is under review by various town departments including the Historic District Commission at its April 14 meeting. The property, owned by Hamilton Development, LLC, will be part of a Saugatuck Center development project approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission last year. The approved plan calls for a mix of retail space and residences. An application to demolish 570 Riverside Ave., present home of Doc’s Cafe,  and 580 Riverside were filed earlier as part of the project and were WestportNow Teardown(s) of the Day on Jan. 7, 2009, and March 12, 2007. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

An application for a permit is in process to demolish the house at 67 West Parish Road in Westport’s Greens Farms area. Built in 1913, the one-story, vernacular-style home has 888 square feet and is situated on a .35-acre lot. Because it was built more than 50 years ago, the application will be reviewed by the Historic District Commission at its April meeting. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

An application for a permit to demolish the house at 19 Stony Point Road is in process. Built in 1960, the 8,400 square feet one-story custom contemporary is situated on a 2.1-acre waterfront property. It changed ownership in December 2008 for $10 million. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

The house at 10 Cranbury Road, near the Westport-Norwalk town line, was demolished today.  Built in 1955, the 1-3/4 story Cape Cod-style house had 2,014 square feet and was situated on a 1.42-acre property. It was the WestportNow Teardown of the Day on Nov. 16, 2008.  As a measurement of a constricted real estate economy, this is only the second demolition of a Westport house in 2009. In 2005 through 2007 an average of approximately 100 houses were demolished each year. That figure dropped to 65 in 2008.  (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

The house at 4 Bluewater Hill in Westport’s Compo Beach area has been demolished. Built in 1954, the 2,441-square-feet, one-story ranch house was situated on a .84-acre lot, purchased in August 2008 for $2,225,000 and was the WestportNow Teardown of the Day on Feb. 3.  It is the first demolition of a Westport house in 2009, another indication of the economic slowdown. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

Another piece of Westport history will soon be gone for good. An application for a demolition permit is in process for the home at 3 Turkey Hill Circle. Built in 1880, the 2,442-square-foot, two-story colonial is located on a 1.1-acre lot. Because the house is more than 50 years old, the application will be reviewed by the Historic District Commission at its next meeting on March 10. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

An application for a permit to demolish the house at 11 Bluewater Hill in Westport’s Compo Beach area is under review by various town officials. Built in 1964, the one-story custom ranch has 2,706 square feet and is situated on a one-acre property. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

An application is in process for a permit to demolish the house at 5 Marine Ave. in Westport’s Saugatuck Shores area. Built in 1955, the two-story custom split level has 2,584 square feet and is situated on a .26-acre property. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

An application for a demolition permit is in process for the home at 13 Woodcock Lane off Newtown Turnpike. Built in 1958, the 2,084-square-feet, two-story colonial is situated on a one-acre property. Because it was built more than 50 years ago, the application is under review by the Historic District Commission at its Feb. 10 meeting. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com