Preservation Award Winner: 225 Compo Road South

The Westport Historic District Commission will honor Elizabeth Hiltz and Kevin Thomas, owners of 225 Compo Road South, at a Town Hall ceremony Saturday, Sept. 8. The commission is honoring owners of nine Westport properties for their work in rehabilitating, adapting, or preserving structures. The commissioned honored the owners of the house known as the Mary Anne Allen House c. 1892 “in recognition of the careful restoration of this wonderful Queen Anne home.” It said it is unusual “to see such a high quality effort extended to a more modest residential structure. The textured gable, graceful spindle work and wraparound porch all contribute to the historic character of this significant home. Of perhaps greatest note is the fact that the owners chose to preserve the original scale of the building. As a result, it has a remarkable feeling of authenticity.” (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com