Sunday, October 18, 2026

Historic District Commission Okays Allen’s Barn Demolition

The Westport Historic District Commission tonight gave its approval for the town to move ahead with demolition of an 1800s barn on the town-owned Allen’s Clam House property on Compo Mill Cove. The panel in January had asked that every possibility be exhausted to try to save the structure. Town officials said a stone wall will be erected separating the roadway from the property and observation and kayak launching areas established. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

4 thoughts on “Historic District Commission Okays Allen’s Barn Demolition”

chip says:
Wednesday, April 13, 2005 at 10:39 am
This really STINKS
Not only is it one of the few “quaint” structures left in town but someone should take responsibility for the money spent on the restoration of the foundation before deciding to trash it Talk about teflon politicians
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Yesteryear Charm says:
Wednesday, April 13, 2005 at 12:38 pm
What a shame to see Yesteryear Charm of New England going by the wayside.
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wondering says:
Wednesday, April 13, 2005 at 12:50 pm
Re this, the 1929 mansion, and others, does the Historic District Commission ever turn any request down? Or is it just that, unlike some other towns, they have no real authority to stop anything? Right now, the process seems to be a rubber stamp “OK”.
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eh laux says:
Wednesday, April 13, 2005 at 3:07 am
To “wondering”, above: the commission has power to delay demolition, (allowing time for other voices to be heard), but it cannot prohibit demolition. So, while it certainly is not a rubber stamp, it does not have the power of its counterparts in some other Connecticut towns.
(And it’s a shame that this barn is going to be replaced with yet another stone wall. If this is going to be a kayak launching area, why not use the structure to store kayaks and canoes?)
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