Preservation Award: 38 Evergreen Ave.

WestportNow presents the ninth installment in a series of photos of the 10 winners of the Historic District Commission 2008 Preservation Awards to be handed out in a Town Hall ceremony at 10 a.m. on Saturday. Anne Leepson and Grayson Construction will receive a 2008 Preservation Award for restoration of the structure at 38 Evergreen Ave. HDC officials said: “Built in 1927 by Harold von Schmidt, renowned illustrator for the Saturday Evening Post, this colonial revival home is a significant historic cultural resource for the Town of Westport. Adjacent to the main house is the studio, which was used by Harold and then by his son Eric, a painter, illustrator and musician. The Historic District Commission is grateful that the recent addition to this house has prevented the potential demolition of this important artist’s residence and studio.” (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com